Legendary bass fisherman and host of "Hank Parker’s Outdoor Magazine," Hank Parker, is recovering after a severe fall from a treestand while deer hunting on Friday. The incident occurred when Parker accidentally slipped and fell approximately thirty feet, resulting in his being transported by air ambulance to the hospital. Despite the dramatic fall, Parker is now out of surgery and on the mend.
The family issued a statement regarding the accident, expressing their gratitude for the overwhelming support: “Today was a close call for our guy Hank Parker. He fell 30ft from a tree stand and was life-flighted to the hospital. Thank you to everyone who reached out—your support means the world. Remember, safety always comes first in the woods! Wear your harness, double-check your gear, and don’t take any chances. Prayers up for a speedy recovery.”
Hank Parker also shared his own update, assuring his fans and supporters that he will be okay. “Thank you all for your text messages and support!! I will be ok, this is the story of what happened.” Parker recounted that he fell from the tree and landed on his back but was fortunate not to have broken any bones. He humorously added, “I’m afraid I broke my neck, my head is in a lot of pain,” but confirmed he is now on the path to recovery.
The news of Parker’s accident drew a strong reaction on social media, with numerous people sharing their prayers and well-wishes for his recovery. Dwight Easler posted, “Prayers for our brother Hank Parker as he recovers.” Diane Parker added, “Prayers for Hank, sorry he has had an accident.” Many others, including Misty Orr Arledge, Ron Culbertson, J.d. McCarley, Amy Michelle Arrowood, Tommy Huddleston, Judy Sprouse, Tracey Hughey, and Jack Shelton, expressed their support with simple but heartfelt messages of “Prayers” and “Praying.”
The Parker family is reminding everyone to prioritize safety while hunting, emphasizing the importance of wearing a harness and double-checking gear to prevent such accidents. Parker’s fans and the outdoor community are relieved to hear that he is on the road to recovery and continue to keep him in their thoughts and prayers.