Tangipahoa – Zion Tech Group

KENTWOOD, La. (WAFB) – The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office confirmed a deer hunter was killed over the weekend by another hunter.

The hunting incident happened on Sandy Hollow Wildlife Management Area near Kentwood around 8:45 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 28.

Officials identified the man killed as Roberto Garcia, 61, of Baton Rouge.

According to the La. Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, the shooter reportedly told authorities he was shooting at a deer and did not know Garcia was behind a deer due to vegetation.

Garcia was hit by a .45 caliber muzzleloader and died at the scene before first responders arrived.

This is the second hunting incident LDWF is investigating that’s happened within a week. A deer hunter was injured in Zachary after being mistaken for a deer on Monday, Dec. 23.

There are things people can do before hunting to protect themselves and those around them.

LDWF reminds deer hunters to follow hunter orange requirements and to fully identify their target and background before pulling the trigger.

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Yesterday, tragedy struck in Tangipahoa Parish as a Baton Rouge hunter was killed while out on a hunting trip. The 45-year-old man, whose identity has not yet been released, was reportedly hunting deer in a remote area when the accident occurred.

Details surrounding the incident are still unclear, but authorities have confirmed that the hunter was fatally shot. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the incident and working to determine the exact circumstances that led to the tragic death.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and loved ones of the victim during this difficult time. Hunting can be a dangerous activity, and it serves as a stark reminder of the importance of practicing proper safety measures while out in the field.

We will continue to monitor this story as more information becomes available.

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