Worthington, MN (KSFY) A Worthington man died in a hunting accident early Saturday morning.

The Nobles County Sheriff’s Department said first responders found Jeffrey Dean Nickel, 39, of Worthington, deceased.

A hunting accident was reported to the Sheriff’s Department at 6:42am at the Eagle Lake wildlife management area near Sunberg Avenue and 130th Street in Graham Lakes township.

The Nobles County Sheriff’s office, Fulda Ambulance, Brewster Fire and Rescue and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources all responded.

Authorities are not releasing any other details at this time. Stick with KSFY news as we learn the latest on this developing story.

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