No, you are not correct. None of the participants were stupid and shame on you for suggesting that. There was no blaze orange at that time. Those are the kinds of accidents that happened before blaze orange was available.
I would hope that you are lucky enough never to be involved in an accident, but they happen even to careful, thoughtful people.
I've been sneaked up on in spring turkey season, so I use a tree band or blaze hat, even when not required, because not every person is always focused on safety.
Bfly


Be nice and work hard, you never have enough time or friends.