WINAMAC - Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a hunting incident that occurred Thursday on private property in Pulaski County.
At approximately 9:20 a.m., Dave Berry, 69, of Roachdale, was dove hunting along a Sandy Prairie Hunt Club field when he was struck by a gunshot. Initial investigation has revealed that unbeknownst to other hunters, Berry began searching for a downed dove in an uncut cornfield when walked in the direction of another group of hunters.
At the same time, a juvenile hunter attempted to shoot at a low-flying dove striking Berry approximately 35 yards away with pellets from the 20-gauge shotgun.
Berry was transported by members of his hunting party to Pulaski Memorial Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries to his arms, legs and abdomen.
