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NRP Investigate Hunting Accident in Frederick County
NRP are investigating a hunting accident that occurred Saturday evening, Nov. 12 at 5:15 p.m. on private property off of Ridenour Road in Frederick County. David G. Baker, 45, of Smithsburg was shot by his 10-year old son while deer hunting on their property. Baker was driven to Washington County Hospital by a neighbor and treated for non-life threatening injuries.
November 15, 2005

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