Footage has captured the heart-stopping moment a Fox News presenter accidentally throws an axe at a marching band drummer.
Breakfast show co-host Peter Hegseth launched the heavy tool at a target during a segment in the middle of a New York street on lumberjack games.
But the Fox & Friends presenter let go of the axe too early, sending it flying over its intended target and into the arm of an oblivious drummer who was being filmed separately.
After releasing the blade and realising his mistake - during the Sunday morning show on June 14 - Mr Hegseth recoils in horror before the blow interrupts the musician and sends him stumbling backwards.
Only the throw itself was caught on live TV, with the moment of impact apparently captured on a phone.
New Yorker Jeff Prosperie identified himself as the victim in a post on Facebook six days later, writing: "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."
Fox News could not immediately be reached for comment.
