Chilling Story - Why proper recover techniques and equipment are paramount. (1 Viewer)

[Flank]

Cautionary tale of why proper recovery points fore and aft are important, and using the right straps for the job. Another reason 1H8mud... Just got this story via Road and Track - father of three killed by not using proper recovery equipment / tactics. Not just yours, but the person helping you as well... Tow ball hitch is not a proper recover point.

Father Killed In Off-Road Recovery Accident When Drop Hitch Snaps

Ryan Woods was only 43 years old when he was killed instantly by a tow hitch snapping back into his truck.

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[Michael Hanson]

I saw this and thought ,how many times have I seen pulls like this…a lot. Terrible,