It was described as a freak accident that made headlines across the nation: a hunter in Mississippi was shot by a dog and had to have his leg amputated. But reports show that dogs accidentally shooting humans isn’t as rare as it sounds.

Matt Branch of Monroe, Louisiana, a former Louisiana State University football player, was hunting ducks with friends near Eagle Lake in Mississippi on Dec. 28

 when a fellow hunters’ dog jumped in the bed of the vehicle, stepped on the gun, pushed the safety off and depressed the trigger. The gun fired and struck Branch…