The victim of a fatal hunting incident on Stewart Island was a 21-year-old from a small Otago town who had battled leukemia as a teen.
Jock Davies was in a hunting party of nine when the fatal incident occurred about midday on Saturday, July 6, on the South LordsRiver hunting block.
The Herald understands that Davies – who it’s believed was shot – comes from Tapanui, where his family is well-known in the community.
A family member paid tribute to Davies, and confirmed his death on social media today.
“It’s with great sadness that the Davies and extended family acknowledge the passing of youngest brother Jock. He was dearly loved and always will be!”
His mum Sarah said Jock’s experience with leukemia was extremely tough.
“There were two or three days last year after the transplant when we weren’t sure if it would work – he was in intensive care, he was very sick,” she said six years ago.
