Corsica: a hunter accidentally kills himself while putting his gun away

84-year-old hunter accidentally shoots himself in Corsica

On the French island of Corsica, an 84-year-old hunter accidentally shot himself while trying to store his shotgun in his car. This was reported by the local prosecutor, Arnaud Viornery, to AFP today.

Corsica: a hunter accidentally kills himself while putting his gun away

The 84-year-old man died shortly after emergency services arrived, who were trying to revive him.

In Corsica, a hunter accidentally kills himself while putting away his gun

The octogenarian died from a single deer shot in the chest while handling his own gun

84-year-old hunter accidentally shoots himself in Corsica

On the French island of Corsica, an 84-year-old hunter accidentally shot himself while trying to store his shotgun in his car. This was reported by the local prosecutor, Arnaud Viornery, to AFP on Sunday.

Corsica: a hunter accidentally kills himself while putting his gun away

The 84-year-old man is dead, despite attempts to reanimate him. An investigation was opened and assigned to the gendarmerie.