Cameron Smyly, 7 year old son of Doug and Nichole Smyly, killed his first deer December 18, 2007, in Washington County, an 8 point buck with a 16.5" inside spread, which may not seem like anything out of the ordinary, but Nichole told the Bragging Post, "We were in a near fatal car accident October 5th of this year (2007). Cameron suffered atlantooccipital dislocation or internal decapitation. Yes, you read that right. A mere handful of those who sustain this injury live and those who do often face paralysis from the neck down. Remarkably, Cameron is living, breathing, walking and talking proof that God does still flex those miracle muscles of His once in a while. Just 2 months and 11 days after undergoing spinal fusion surgery (which required a month long hospital stay) Cameron was able to hunt in a ground blind with his Dad, and kill his first deer with a cross bow! He couldn't climb a tree stand or use a rifle due to the recoil, but he still managed to get that first kill!

They'd given up for the day. Doug had just started to get up and heard something, so they sat still to wait and sure enough he came right out in front of the blind. Doug said he was about 20 yards away, so he got Cam situated to shoot. He got him propped up on the table and then Cameron aimed and watched. Then he waited...and waited and waited, and finally Doug said you have to shoot! So, he did! The deer ran about 15 yards and fell. Cam had aimed for his shoulder, but hit him across the neck and pretty much slit his throat. But! He got him! I honestly don't know who was more excited, Doug or Cameron!"