In a harrowing incident, an American hunter tragically lost his life in Kansas after being shot by his own dog. Reports indicate that the canine stepped on a gun placed in the backseat of a pickup truck and discharged it while its owner was seated in the front. This tragic event serves as yet another reminder to exercise caution when handling firearms near pets or children.
On Saturday, an unidentified type of dog was found in the backseat of a vehicle surrounded by hunting equipment and a gun. Unbeknownst to anyone present, when the pup stepped on the weapon, it caused one bullet to discharge–a chain of events reported by Samer County Sheriff’s Office located in Kansas.
According to law enforcement, the unfortunate victim, a 32-year-old man, had been sitting in close proximity to the driver’s side when he was fired upon.
According to AFP, he tragically succumbed to his fatal injuries in a split second.
With the investigation still in progress, authorities have preliminarily determined that what occurred was due to a “hunting accident,” as confirmed by the police chief’s office.
Although the authorities have chosen not to disclose if the victim was associated with the canine in question, British newspaper “Express” reports that it was indeed owned by them.
The newspaper reported that, when the rescue crew came to the scene, they found a dog soundly asleep in the back seat and realized that its companion had already passed away before their arrival.
