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Young Boy Accidentally Shoots Sister in Alcona County

There was an accidental shooting in Alcona County earlier today.

An 11-year-old boy walking around his family hunting camp tripped over a stone causing his shotgun to accidentally discharge and hit his 13-year-old sister in the face.

The young girl suffered serious but not life threatening injuries to her nose, cheek, and eye.

The 13 year old has been transported from the MidMichigan Medical Center, Alpena to U of M Hospital in Ann Arbor.