Turkey hunter flown out for medical care after accidental shooting

A helicopter was brought in to transport a gunshot victim for hospital care after state and local authorities said he was shot while turkey hunting in Wise County.

A statement from the Appalachia Fire Department Company 3 social media page said the incident occurred in the Exeter community and emergency operations included help from Lee County and the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. The case remains under investigation. 

(IMAGE: Property of Appalachia Fire Department Company 3 / Official Facebook)