A Fairmount man is dead after a hunting trip in Wabash County, Indiana, turned fatal Sunday evening when he accidentally discharged a crossbow, sending an arrow into his right leg. He was rushed to a regional hospital in life-threatening condition but did not survive his injuries.
Indiana Conservation Officers responded to the report of a hunting-related accident shortly before 6 p.m. on Nov. 8, according to inkfreenews.com. A preliminary investigation determined that the man accidentally fired the crossbow himself, causing the arrow to strike his leg.
The man was taken to a regional hospital in life-threatening condition and was later pronounced dead there, as reported by 21alivenews.com. Authorities have withheld his identity pending notification of his family, per the same inkfreenews.com account.
Multiple Agencies Responded To The Scene
Several local agencies assisted Indiana Conservation Officers at the scene, including the Wabash County Sheriff’s Department, the Lagro Township Fire Department, the Wabash Fire Department, and Indiana State Police, the outlet's report notes. The coordinated response reflects the seriousness with which authorities treated the call once the accident was reported.
As First Alert 4 reported, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources is investigating the death in Wabash County. The incident remains under investigation, according to the 21alivenews.com report, and no further details about the exact location or circumstances surrounding the crossbow discharge have been released.
No additional information about the man, including his name or age, has been made public as investigators continue working to notify his family. Hoodline will update this story as authorities release more information.
