RCMP say a man was seriously injured when he was shot while hunting south of Calgary on Tuesday.
Emergency crews were called to a rural area near Dunbow Road and 80 Street (Range Road 290), about 10 kilometres south of Calgary, just after 9 a.m.
According to EMS, paramedics had to hike through thick brush to find the patient.
The victim was treated at the scene and then transported to hospital in Calgary by STARS Air Ambulance. EMS said the victim suffered life-threatening injuries.
On Wednesday, RCMP said a 62-year-old man who was also reportedly hunting at the time was arrested at the scene and is facing a charge of careless use of a firearm in relation to the incident.
He was released and is due in court on Feb. 5, 2021.