Pembina County (trfnews.i234.me) — A juvenile hunter is recovering after an accidental shooting near Drayton, North Dakota.
Authorities say the incident happened near the Drayton Dam around 4 p.m. Sunday. The young hunter was part of a group in the area.
According to early reports, juveniles were hunting when a firearm discharged. One youth was hit in the leg by the shot.
Emergency responders reached the scene and treated the injury. Officials confirm the juvenile survived and received further care.
Investigators describe the incident as an accidental shooting. There is no indication of intentional harm at this time.
The final report on the case is still being written. More public details may be released when that work is finished.
Hunting accidents remain rare but serious. Safety trainers urge hunters to follow basic rules every time they handle a firearm.
Those rules include treating every gun as loaded. They also stress keeping fingers off the trigger until a person is ready to shoot.
In group hunts, each person should know where others are before firing. Clear voice calls and agreed plans can reduce confusion.
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department lists hunter education courses and safety rules at gf.nd.gov.
Additional firearm safety guidance is available from Project ChildSafe.
Officials have not released the identity of the injured juvenile. The youth’s condition has been described only as a survivable leg wound.
Further updates are expected if new information is added to the public record.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.