Hyde County duck hunting trip where man was killed was ‘unforeseeable accident,’ NCWC investigation concludes

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by: Sarah FearingJason O. BoydPosted: Jan 25, 2021 / 08:23 PM EST / Updated: Jan 26, 2021 / 05:59 PM EST

ENGELHARD, N.C. (WAVY) — The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission said Tuesday a duck hunting accident Monday in Hyde County was an “unforeseeable accident.”

The victim was identified Monday as Brandon Marshall of Engelhard.

Sgt. Daniel Kennedy with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission Law Enforcement Division said that the incident happened around 2:30 p.m. Monday. Marshall was shot by a member of his party while duck hunting. Authorities said Tuesday that Marshall was hunting with his family.

He was in a duck blind with his son when he was accidentally shot in the leg. His brother, who was in a duck blind next to Marshall and his son, tried to help Marshall until NC Wildlife officers arrived on the scene.

The officers proceeded with lifesaving efforts until EMS…

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