Key Takeaways
- Si Robertson, the 76-year-old “Duck Dynasty” star, recently had a hunting accident in Arkansas where he stumbled on his oxygen tank while exiting a boat, but he is alive and recovering.
- Though Si initially brushed off the fall, his unusually quiet behavior and low oxygen levels prompted medical attention, leading to an ER visit where doctors found only bruised ribs and confirmed his oxygen issues were related to panic attacks.
- The beloved TV personality is expected to fully recover at home, with his trademark spirit intact despite the accident.
Silas Merritt “Si” Robertson, beloved “Duck Dynasty” star and co-host of the “Duck Call Room” podcast, is very much alive despite a recent hunting accident that landed him in the emergency room.
Known for his quick wit and eccentric personality, the 76-year-old fan favorite reassured everyone he was on the mend and ready to keep entertaining his loyal followers.
The Hunting Accident
Uncle Si’s accident occurred during a hunting trip in Arkansas, where he joined Justin Martin and two other hunters to check on duck blinds.
While eager to transition from the boat to a Polaris vehicle, Si, in his typical hasty fashion, stumbled on his oxygen tank and fell.
“Typical Silas Robertson—he’s in a hurry to get out of the boat,” Justin Martin shared on the Duck Call Room podcast.
“He went to take a long step instead of waiting on us.”
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Despite falling, Si quickly got up, brushing off the incident and trying to hide the mishap. However, his behavior later raised concerns.
ER Visit And Recovery
Back at the hunting lodge, Si’s unusual silence and decision to sit outside in the cold signaled something was wrong.
Martin noted, “It was out of character for him.” Si’s quiet demeanor during breakfast further worried his companions.
Upon returning to Louisiana, Uncle Si visited a walk-in clinic but later ended up in the ER due to persistent pain and low oxygen levels.
After thorough examinations, doctors found no significant injuries beyond bruised ribs, and his bloodwork came back clear.
His low oxygen levels were attributed to panic attacks stemming from the fall.
Thankfully, Uncle Si’s injuries were minor, and he’s expected to make a full recovery.
It was reported that the accident hasn’t dampened his spirits, and he’s recuperating at home, ready to bounce back in true Uncle Si fashion.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Si Robertson is a Vietnam War veteran and retired reed maker for Duck Commander, who rose to fame as the breakout star of Duck Dynasty.
- With his signature humor and quirky anecdotes, he became an audience favorite on the A&E reality series, as well as the spin-off Going Si-Ral.
- Now co-hosting the Duck Call Room podcast, Uncle Si remains active in the entertainment world, continuing to connect with fans.
