Hunter accidentally shoots himself in the hand.

Hunter accidentally shoots himself in the hand.

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BRANCH TOWNSHIP — A 38-year-old Fountain man was transported to an area hospital after accidentally shooting himself in the hand while bird hunting Thursday evening, Sept. 28, along Walhalla Road, according to Michigan State Police Sgt. Charles Hockanson of the Hart post.

“The weapon went off and hit his hand,” Hockanson said.

Troopers were dispatched to the scene, which was near a two-track, shortly after 8 p.m.

No other information was immediately available.

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