WATCH: Fox News anchor throws ax, hits West Point drummer on live TV
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"Fox and Friends" co-host Pete Hegseth and drummer Jeff Prosperie are both breathing a big sigh of relief after dodging a potentially dangerous ax-ident, Rare reports.
Hegseth was on set at the time he tossed an ax, which apparently sailed well above its target, striking Prosperie of the West Point Hellcats marching band on the arm.
Prosperie posted video of the incident and some commentary on Facebook.
I was hit by an axe while performing a drum solo live on National TV.....words I never imagined saying! This happened last Sunday and I have been reluctant to post but starting to receive inquiries from concerned family and friends. I am thankful to God that the double sided blade only hit broadside on the outer elbow with significant impact and a couple of cuts as it fell along my wrist. It could have been much worse or fatal. Focusing on full physical and emotional recovery.
Posted by Jeff Prosperie on Saturday, June 20, 2015
Business Insider noted that Prosperie had a follow-up response on Facebook and revealed that he was told there would be no ax throwing. He believes Hegseth went "rogue."
“My leadership told me they were told there would be no ax throwing; I think the anchor person went rogue and decided to throw it,” Prosperie said. “[Hegseth had] only thrown it once before in practice for an upcoming segment and they told him to throw it with more force.”
“When shooting or throwing, always know what is behind your target,” Prosperie continued. “Basic safety rule.”
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