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Hunter kicks off season with gunshot wound to leg

An unfortunate incident on the first day of hunting season underscores the need for safety

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A hunter was rushed to the hospital on Sunday, November 5, after suffering a gunshot wound, marking the opening day of the hunting season for hare and partridge.

According to local law enforcement, a concerned citizen contacted authorities in the morning, urgently seeking assistance to transport a friend who had been shot in the leg to the hospital.

The incident serves as a reminder of the potential risks associated with the start of hunting season, as enthusiasts take to the fields in pursuit of game. Police are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

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