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Man accidentally shoots himself while hunting in Kingston

According to sheriff's deputies, the man accidentally shot himself while trying to climb a tree in the town of Kingston.

News 12 Staff

Dec 5, 2024, 1:46 PM

Updated 311 days ago

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A 26-year-old man from Catskill is recovering in the hospital after a hunting accident in Ulster County.
According to sheriff's deputies, the man accidentally shot himself while trying to climb a tree in the town of Kingston.
The gun's firing hammer was exposed, causing it to go off unexpectedly.
The man was airlifted to Westchester Medical Center for treatment.