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15-Year Old Shot In Hunting Accident
December 18, 2009
The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating an apparent accidental shooting of a 15 year old male in Perdido, Alabama.
Tanner Boatwright was hunting late with two friends Thursday afternoon in Perdido. The three hunters were on a deer drive in a wooded area. Boatwright was hit with 2 “00” buckshot pellets when one or both of his friends shot at a deer that stepped out near Boatwright, according to the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office.He was hit in the lower back, and his injuries did not appear to be life threatening, according to deputies.
Boatwright was taken to Atmore Community Hospital and was then transferred to USA Hospital in Mobile.
An early investigation shows that the hunters had permission to hunt on the property. and Boatwright stated that he was wearing hunter orange, deputies said.
The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Department will continue to investigate the incident and turn their results over to a Grand Jury.
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8 Responses to “15-Year Old Shot In Hunting Accident”
don’t shoot at a target if a friend is in the field of fire?
and people jump on you for mentioning such a thing
I knew of a man who went hunting with his estranged wife–or so he said. Supposedly she caught a goat and he shot it while she held it. He was very surprised when she died too. Some impolite souls questioned the accidental nature of the event. At least it halted the divorce proceedings
David for not shooting goats in the hands of loved ones
Sorry if i came off like a know it all or judgemental that wasn’t my intention. Just relaying some information that I’ve found to prove true over the years. I’ve had some close calls, some were my fault some weren’t either way i’m fortunate cause i was able to learn something. God bless the boys,I wish them only the best.
tHANK YO U LORD JESUS WITH ALL MY HEART AND SOUL FOR THESE YOUNG PEOPLE. I THANK YOU FOR THE BOYS THE PARENTS AND THE PRECIOUS KNOWOLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE BLESSED US WITH ON WHO TO CALL ON,
NO LUCK TO CALL ON, JUST A NAME. I TOO HAVE CALLED MANY TIMES. MY BLESS IT SAVIOR DOES TAKE CARE OF US.””
WE PRAY EVERY DAY FOR OUR FELLOW BROTHERS AND SISTERS.
I hope all the boys involved are ok. Accidents just happen sometimes and then we learn from that. Hopefully Tanner will recover fully, and the three of them can get thier plan together and have successful hunts . Good Luck to all involved!
These boys did IDENTIFY their target and was not just shooting. It’s amazing that some people always act like this would never happen to them….
for the ones concerned – please continue to pray for these boys, because they are terrified over what has happened.
thanks,
Mother of one of these boys!
Thank goodness Tanner is going to be OK. These accidents happen every year. Everyone should be very careful where they are shooting!
“country folks”….your knowledge is AMAZING…WOW!!!!
I know accidents happen, but hunting accidents are absolutly preventable. If you are going to man drive (or any kind of hunting for that matter)sit down ahead of time and make a plan.Know where your partner is going to be and always,always identify your target before you shoot. It may cost you a shot at a deer every now and then but its better than taking a bad shot that you may regret the rest of your life.