It is not the government's responsibility to make the woods safe and the only long term effect will be less access due to potential liability.



Like you said, it is sad that anyone got hurt but unfortunately bad things happen.



If you are more likely to be struck by lightning, Should the Forest Service be responsible then also?
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In the legend of King Arthur, the Fisher King was a renowned angler whose errant ways caused him to be struck dumb in the presence of the sacred chalice. I am no great fisherman, and a steelhead is not the covenant of Christ, but with each of these fish I am rendered speechless.