WATCH: Man Films Himself Nearly Being Shot Dead On Idaho River

When spending time outdoors alone, people need to be ready for just about anything. One man who was recording himself fishing recently on an Idaho river came within inches of potentially losing his life.

Fishing isn't a hobby I ever really took up. My mother ran a flyfishing shop in the nineties and tried to get me into it, but I was more concerned with hanging around with my friends to ever attempt to learn. Fishing is supposed to be a relaxing, quiet activity, where people can enjoy nature and remove themselves from loud, overcrowded environments.

 Thankfully, he wasn't struck by the bullet. The video is a scary reminder to always be prepared for anything when alone in the backcountry.

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Idaho is known for its epic outdoor play. Kayaking, fishing, hiking, boating, paddleboarding, bike riding, and hunting are all things Idahoans do once the weekend rolls around. The further a person goes out into the wilderness, the more likely an accident can happen, because humans don't expect to cross paths in the backcountry.

A man fishing on an undisclosed river in Idaho was nearly struck by a bullet a few weeks ago, and he was able to record the incident. You can hear the projectile whiz past him on the video as he's monitoring his line in the water. This could have been a case of someone playing a dangerous game by trying to frighten the man away, or it could have been a stray bullet from a target area or a hunter.

The man immediately packed up his belongings and went to his car, as most of us would have. Thankfully, he wasn't struck by the bullet. The video is a scary reminder to always be prepared for anything when alone in the backcountry.