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Hunting Accident
deerme117:
Nov 6, 10:13 AM EST
Hunter dies when he shoots himself climbing into tree stand
WINTHROP, N.Y. (AP) -- A 57-year-old hunter died when he accidentally shot himself while using a tree stand, state police said.
The body of Raymond Pepin of Winthrop was discovered at 1:18 p.m. Sunday beneath the tree stand after he failed to return home for lunch, state police said.
Investigators said it appeared Pepin was standing on the tree stand's ladder and was fatally wounded when his rifle discharged as he placed it on the foot of the stand. Pepin was hit in the chest.
State police were continuing to investigate.
Winthrop is in St. Lawrence County, about 15 miles south of the Canadian border.
adkRoy:
So sad. Another tragedy. :'(
northwoodsaddict:
safety first guys
SilentStalker:
Not a good start four our hunter here in NY with 2 fatal accidents so early in the season. Very sad.
XII Outdoors:
its comon sense guys, unload the gun first
Its one of the first things we learn and the mistakes made already
this year have had consequences that are irreversable. Please take the time to
be safe, there is not animal/ trophy iin the world worth your or someone elses life
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