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Man injured hunting in Morgan-Monroe State Forest

The man was shot by another hunter while squirrel hunting.
The man was shot by another hunter while squirrel hunting.

A Monrovia man was shot by another hunter while squirrel hunting in the Morgan-Monroe State Forest Tuesday.

William Long, 72, was transported to Morgan County Hospital in good condition and later released, according to a statement from the Indiana DNR.

Agencies involved include IU Health Ambulance and the Monroe County Fire Dept.

Indiana Conservation Officers advise hunters to be aware of their surroundings and identify a target before shooting.

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Katy Szpak is a Digital News Journalist for Indiana Public Media. She was raised in Crown Point, Indiana, and graduated from IU Bloomington with a degree in Journalism. She has previously worked at The Media School at IU.