Man struck by stray pellets during Georgetown County deer hunt

GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A man was injured Saturday afternoon while hunting deer in Georgetown County.

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources said the man was struck by stray shotgun pellet(s) from another hunter participating in the deer hunt.

SCDNR said the man was taken to the hospital for treatment. His injuries were not considered life-threatening.

DNR officers are investigating.

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