Medical issues force trapper in Nipigon area out of the bush
Murray Monk and his wife have lived off the grid for about eight years in his cabin north of Nipigon, near Cosgrave Lake.
Murray Monk gave up on doctors decades ago but wear and tear on the body caused a change of mind.
Murray Monk and his wife have lived off the grid for about 8 years in their cabin north of Nipigon, near Cosgrave Lake.
The longtime trapper stopped seeing a doctor 25 years ago but problems with his hips brought him to the hospital in Thunder Bay.
Our Outdoor columnist, Gord Ellis, spoke with Monk and found out the wear and tear on his body was the least of his problems.