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Elliott County game wardens investigating after man found dead by hunting partner

By Corey Elam,

7 days ago

ELLIOTT COUNTY, Ky. ( FOX 56 ) — Kentucky Fish and Wildlife is investigating the death of a man after a hunting partner found his body.

Kentucky Fish & Wildlife posted on Facebook Thursday that Eighth District Game Wardens are investigating a hunting incident in Elliott County that led to the death of a 71-year-old man.

A preliminary investigation showed the man allegedly fell from a tree stand where he had been hunting, according to authorities.

The victim was found by his hunting partner after he didn’t return from a late afternoon hunt, per KY Fish & Wildlife.

The death remains under investigation.

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