Yeah, that's the problem tadpole, there are so many people like yourself that are not aware of the danger.
It is so simple to loop the strap over the towball as it's the obvious place, but to mobilise 3 ton that is bogged, the towball is the weakest place.
There have been quite a few deaths, but many more near misses over the years that we don't hear about.
The Reece hitch by the way seems to be rated at only 2.500 kg, and that is for towing, not snatching.
It's good that you stumbled on this post as it may just have saved a life.
Cheers Rod.