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Last updated on Tuesday, November 20, 2018
(DILLSBORO) - Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a hunting accident where a hunter in Switzerland County accidentally shot himself on Saturday, Nov. 18, near Dillsboro.
45-year-old James Sweetman of Dillsboro sustained a gunshot injury to his left heel while heading to his stand to hunt deer.
Sweetman was reportedly walking downhill when he stepped on a slick log that caused him to slip. Sweetman's firearm was slung over his shoulder, with the barrel facing down, when the firearm accidentally discharged as he fell.
Sweetman made contact with his father and son who contacted 911 at about 6:15 a.m. He was then airlifted by U.C. Air to the University of Cincinnati to receive medical treatment.
Indiana Conservation Officers, UC Air, East Enterprise Fire Department, and Switzerland County Emergency Response were all on the scene to assist.
An investigation is ongoing.
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