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Hunter Found Dead by Wisconsin Tree Stand After 'Unintended Discharge': Authorities
A 24-year-old hunter died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound caused by an unintended discharge, with authorities confirming no public danger in this isolated incident.
On Saturday, Nov. 22, a 24-year-old man from Lomira was found dead at a tree stand near Stumpf Road and Wild Goose Road in the Town of Oakfield, Fond du Lac County.
Preliminary findings show an 'unintended discharge' occurred at the tree stand while the man was hunting, investigators say.
At about 8:28 p.m., dispatch logged a 911 call reporting a man found dead near a tree stand, prompting deputies, Lifestar Ambulance, and Oakfield Fire Department to respond.
Authorities confirmed investigators from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office are continuing to investigate, emphasizing the incident is isolated with no danger to the local public.
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