Coverage dated November 9, 2026

Man dies after accidental crossbow discharge during Wabash County hunting trip

Headline from WISH-TV Indianapolis

WABASH COUNTY — A Fairmount man is dead following a hunting accident in Wabash County Sunday evening, according to Indiana Conservation Officers. Shortly before 6 p.m., Indiana Conservation Officers responded to a report of a hunting-related accident in Wabash County.

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WANE Fort Wayne
Hunter dies after crossbow accident in Wabash County (opens WANE Fort Wayne)
Published Nov 9, 2026
WANE Fort Wayne's feed description
The man was flown to a Fort Wayne hospital in life-threatening condition.
FOX 59 Indianapolis
IDNR: Fairmount man dead after crossbow hunting accident (opens FOX 59 Indianapolis)
Published Nov 9, 2026
FOX 59 Indianapolis's feed description
WABASH COUNTY, Ind. -- A Fairmount man was pronounced dead after a reported hunting accident in Wabash County on Sunday evening. According to a news release from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Indiana Conservation Officers responded to a report of a hunting-related accident just before…
WISH-TV Indianapolis
Man dies after accidental crossbow discharge during Wabash County hunting trip (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)
Published Nov 9, 2026
WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description
WABASH COUNTY — A Fairmount man is dead following a hunting accident in Wabash County Sunday evening, according to Indiana Conservation Officers. Shortly before 6 p.m., Indiana Conservation Officers responded to a report of a hunting-related accident in Wabash County.