BRIGHTON, Iowa - A 17-year-old squirrel hunter has died from injuries sustained in what is being called an accidental shooting by another hunter in rural Brighton.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says the incident occurred Saturday at approximately 3 p.m.

Investigators say Carson Ryan, 17 of Washington, was mistaken for a squirrel by a member of his hunting party and was struck in the back of the head. Ryan was transported to UI Health Care Medical Center, where he later died from his injuries.

The DNR, in collaboration with the Washington County Sheriff's Office, responded to the incident, which is currently under investigation.

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