Shot Hunter In A Critical Condition
New Zealand Police National News Release
8 December 2008
A 38-year-old man who was airlifted to hospital from the Ruahine ranges early this morning, is said to be in a critical
condition following surgery.
The man, from the Palmerston North area, was shot in the arm resulting in a serious injury. Enquiries to date suggest
that the shot was fired by his hunting companion, a 49-year-old man also from the Palmerston North area.
There is no suggestion that the shooting was a deliberate act, but as a matter of course police are investigating the
circumstances of the incident.
ENDS