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26-Year-Old Hunter Killed During Deer Drive in Juniata County

Investigators say a buck broke through the line of drivers during a coordinated drive, leading to the fatal shot.

Overview

  • The victim was part of a 24-person hunting party in Milford Township a mile or two off Vincent Tram Road.
  • Two members of the group fired at the buck as it crossed the drivers, and one round struck the victim in the right hip.
  • Game wardens, Pennsylvania State Police and local firefighters conducted a difficult rescue in mountainous, snowy terrain.
  • He was transported by ambulance to a hospital after responders arrived around 8:50 a.m., where he later died.
  • The Pennsylvania Game Commission says the shooting remains under investigation, the man's identity has not been released, and no charges have been filed.