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Nova Scotia man injured in accidental discharge of rifle at hunting camp

RCMP say a 71-year-old Nova Scotia man has sustained serious injuries in a hunting accident. File / RCMP

RCMP say a 71-year-old Nova Scotia man has sustained serious injuries in a hunting accident.

Police say the man was hit in both legs after another man picked up a rifle that accidentally discharged.

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The incident occurred around 2:18 p.m. Tuesday at a hunting camp on Highway 2 in Economy, N.S.

The Mounties say the victim’s injuries are non-life threatening.

The investigation continues.

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