article_snippet.sent: The news has stunned the community of Coeur d'Alene, where McTevia had long campaigned for wheelchair users to get better access to outdoor activities.
article_snippet.sent: Despite he physical challenges, he continued to live an active lifestyle and enjoyed kayaking, hunting, skydiving and cycling by operating the bike with he hands.
article_snippet.sent: In 2009, he took part in the National Veterans Wheelchair Games in Spokane.
article_snippet.sent: Most recently, he pushed for the city to make a section of a 1,500-foot trail at Tubbs Hill accessible to wheelchair users by making the incline gentler. '
article_snippet.sent: he missed being able to walk in the outdoors, so he at least wanted to still experience the outdoors.'
article_snippet.sent: Hobbies: he continued to go kayaking, hunting and skydiving despite he physical challenges . '
highlights_snippet.sent: But the former cop and Navy veteran continued to stay active and advocated for better trails for people in wheelchairs .