Minnesota Teen Injured in Duck Hunting Accident

ALEXANDRIA, Minn. (AP) – Authorities say a 16-year-old boy was hurt in a duck hunting accident on the opening day of Minnesota waterfowl season.

Douglas County Sheriff’s officials say the boy and a 17-year-old hunting partner were in a boat on North Union Lake when the accident happened Saturday.

Investigators say the 17-year-old believed his shotgun was empty and put in a case. He later leaned over the side of the boat to retrieve a duck and accidentally discharged the gun when his knee touched the case.

KFGO radio reports the 16-year-old was struck in the right leg. he was treated at a hospital for non-life threatening injuries.