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Hunter dies after accidentally shooting his crossbow, hitting himself in leg, authorities say

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By WPTA Staff and Gray News staff
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is investigating after a hunter accidentally fired a crossbow and later died at a hospital.

National

This Safe Haven Baby Box is located a Seymour Fire Department Station 3, just three minutes...

Mother surrenders newborn to staff at hospital in Indiana using Safe Haven Baby Box

Updated: Jul. 11, 2026 at 1:04 PM EDT
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By WPTA Staff and Gray News staff
A mother in Indiana safely surrendered her newborn using a Safe Haven Baby Box.

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