Hunter shot west of Spences Bridge

[Ramshot]

Hearing some talk of a hunter shot west of Spences Bridge yesterday? Heard police and ambulance and police helicopter beside highway and a friend hunting in that area was talking to police officer who confirmed a hunter was shot. Not good to hear on the last day of deer season.

[emerson]

Never good to hear.

[wideopenthrottle]

any info?...was it by accidental self injury or another hunter or another random shooting in the area like the guy on the bike and 1 other IIRC...

[RyoTHC]

Accidental self inflicted is the word from the locals.
*apparently* leaned over a loaded gun and it went off.

[ratherbefishin]

Depending on the circumstances,it may not be reported in the media,but tragic anyway

[dougan]

Dang . Hate to hear this.

[mauser]

My brother is part of the Merritt search and rescue and got a call to go but couldn't, it was apparently accidental.

[ratherbefishin]

Shot in the guts..Horrible way to go

[wideopenthrottle]

are you saying he died?

Shot in the guts..Horrible way to go

[RyoTHC]

are you saying he died?

that’s the word locally, I’d be elated if it’s incorrect though!