Authorities probe death of deer hunter in Aitkin County

The Aitkin County Sheriff's Office and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension are investigating the weekend death of a hunter.

Authorities tell KFGO radio that the 56-year-old man was hunting on family owned land near McGrath when he was struck by a bullet. They believe the shot was intended for a deer.

The man died at the scene. His name wasn't immediately released.

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