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Varsity Football Star Shot Dead After Being Mistaken for Squirrel

Varsity Football Star Shot Dead After Being Mistaken for Squirrel

Summary

A 17-year-old football player named Carson Ryan died after being mistakenly shot during a hunting trip in Iowa. He was accidentally identified as a squirrel by his hunting partner and was hit in the head. The tragic event highlights the risks of hunting and gun use.

Key Facts

  • Carson Ryan was a high school football player from Washington, Iowa.
  • He was shot by a member of his hunting party on September 27.
  • Ryan was mistaken for a squirrel and hit in the back of the head.
  • He was taken to UI Health Care Medical Center, where he died.
  • The hunting accident is under investigation.
  • This incident adds to past hunting accidents, including two deaths in 2023.
  • A GoFundMe for Ryan's funeral costs raised over $50,000.
  • The local community, including schools, shared online tributes to Ryan.

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