Dassel Teen Shot During Duck Hunt on Powers Lake

DASSEL, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — A 16-year-old from rural Dassel was injured Monday, October 19, during a duck hunt on Powers Lake.

Investigators say a shotgun fell and discharged, striking the teenager in the leg.

He was later flown to a hospital in Robbinsdale.

Shotgun Discharges During Duck Hunt

The Meeker County Sheriff’s Office received a report of the shooting at 7:05 a.m.

The call came from the 29000 block of County Road 14 in Forest City Township.

Deputies learned that three 16-year-old boys were hunting ducks from a boat on Powers Lake.

The group had just fired at a flock of ducks, according to the sheriff’s report.

One hunter then dropped his shotgun.

Investigators said the weapon discharged when it landed.

The shot struck another hunter in the leg.

The injured teenager was identified as Caleb Crowe of rural Dassel.

Officials did not report injuries to the other two boys.

The two uninjured hunters called 911 and began helping Crowe.

They used an improvised tourniquet on his injured leg while waiting for emergency responders.

Mayo Ambulance took Crowe to Meeker Memorial Hospital in Litchfield for initial treatment.

He was then flown to North Memorial Health Hospital in Robbinsdale.

Authorities described his injuries as believed to be non-life-threatening.

Officials did not provide further details about his treatment or recovery.

The response included Meeker County sheriff’s deputies and a county community paramedic.

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources personnel, Litchfield Rescue, and Mayo Ambulance also went to the scene.

The sheriff’s office said the incident remains under investigation.

Additional information about the incident was published by KLFD Radio.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources offers hunter education and firearms safety classes.

Its published guidance tells hunters to treat every firearm as loaded and keep the muzzle pointed safely.

The agency also advises hunters to keep their fingers off triggers until ready to shoot.

These are general safety rules, not findings about the Powers Lake incident.

Hunters can review the Minnesota DNR firearms safety guidelines for additional information.

Residents can also visit the Meeker County Sheriff’s Office website for agency information.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.