IL: Deer Hunter Shot By Muzzle Loader Friday

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Deer Hunter Shot By Muzzle Loader Friday

The victim of a hunting accident was flown from the scene by helicopter on the first morning of firearm deer season Friday near Walshville.

The victim was wounded by the muzzle loader rifle he was using. Authorities are still investigating the incident.

The Litchfield ambulance and Shoal Creek Fire Department were dispatched at 9:30 a.m. Friday to the Walshville post office, where a hunter waited to lead help to where the accident occurred in deep timber about a mile outside of Walshville on Shoal Creek Trail.

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