Dog fatally shoots Kansas hunter in freak accident

NY Post ^ | 01/23/2023 | Lee Brown

[BenLurkin]

A Kansas hunter was accidentally shot dead by a dog that stepped on a rifle in the back of the pickup they were in, according to officials.

The victim — who has not been identified — was in the front passenger seat of the truck in Geuda Springs late Saturday with a dog in the back with the hunting gear, including a rifle.

“The fired round struck the passenger who died of his injuries on scene.”

It was not immediately clear if the dead man was the owner of the pickup or if someone else was with them in the driver’s seat at the time. It was also unclear if the truck was moving or parked when the hunter was shot in the back.

[dfwgator]

Bad dog, no biscuit!

[right way right]

Not the dogs fault.

[NWFree]

Might want to secure your firearms else end up dead

[MeganC]

Darwin award to the poor guy who didn’t clear and safe his weapon before he put it away.

[Robert DeLong]

Who puts their rifle in the back of a pickup truck?

Almost sounds like a dog ate my homework excuse.

[DannyTN]

[Fido969]

A cat, I would have guessed it. But Man’s Best Friend?!?

[NWFree]

People have been shot by not securing their firearms and it simply falls over

[Navy Patriot]

However it wasn't the dog that violated the basic Gun Safety Rules.

He's just the "Fall Dog".

[StAnDeliver]

Did the dog have the appropriate tags? < / too soon >

[AppyPappy]

Bull. It just so happens the dog was having an affair with the hunter’s wife. Coincidence?

[circlecity]

“Who puts their rifle in the back of a pickup truck?”

certainly not uncased with a live round in the chamber and the safety off.

[dfwgator]

[G Larry]

Don't drive with a loaded rifle!

And "How old was the dog?"!!

[BipolarBob]

Maybe the dog felt threatened and it was self defense?

[dfwgator]

McGruff is on the case...

[pas]

Seems fishy.

[LibWhacker]

Who puts their rifle in the back of a pickup truck?

Loaded, cocked, and with the safety apparently off. The police might want to check the pawprint on the trigger.

[Nervous Tick]

Say what you will about cats, mine hasn’t shot anyone.

Yet.

I’m sure she’s dreamed about it. :-)