Sad Day for Fallen Hunter in Newfoundland ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded in western Newfoundland as Eugene Earl Spoon, a 77-year-old man from Kansas, lost his life in a hotel fire while fulfilling his lifelong dream of hunting a moose. Eugene's daughter, Gina Heller, shared the bittersweet tale of her father's final days, filled with joy and unforeseen sorrow. This incident serves as a sobering reminder of the dangers the hunters can sometimes face. A Dream Realized On the evening before the tragic fire, Spoon called his daughter to share his success in hunting a Newfoundland moose. Elated and proud, he recounted his adventure and the wonderful people he had met. Spoon even passed the phone to a newfound friend, allowing Heller to share in his excitement. Little did they know, this would be their last conversation. "He was a social butterfly," Heller recalled. "Everybody thought he was just great. He loved life and made friends everywhere he went." ...