OTTER TAIL COUNTY (trfnews.i234.me) — A medical emergency unfolded in Otter Tail County this Tuesday afternoon when a person arrived at Perham Health Center suffering from what was described as an accidental gunshot wound.
Authorities responded after a gun accident was called in from Perham, and the victim was initially treated at Perham Health before being transferred to Sanford Hospital in Fargo for further care.
At this time, no additional details have been released regarding the victim’s identity, the severity of their injuries, or the circumstances surrounding the accidental discharge. It is unclear whether the individual is still in Perham or if they were flown to Fargo.
This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as soon as more information becomes available.
I’m Chris Harper, and I’m reporting for TRF News.
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Gun-related accidental injuries account for thousands of emergency room visits each year in the U.S. Always follow firearm safety protocols to prevent tragic incidents like this one.