Posted:Nov 14, 2022 / 09:55 AM EST
Updated:Nov 14, 2022 / 05:47 PM EST
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JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — A boy was injured in a hunting accident Monday morning, according to Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) officials.Daniel Boone football players disciplined after alleged harassment
A WCSO spokesperson told News Channel 11 that two juveniles had been hunting on private property at the 1700 block of Boones Creek Road when the incident occurred around 7:30 a.m.
Washington County deputies learned that as the boy was climbing into a tree stand, his rifle discharged and injured him. A Johnson City/Washington County EMS transported him to a nearby hospital due to non-life-threatening injuries.
The WCSO said the TWRA leads the investigation. Further information has not been released at this time.
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