Argus Leader staff

A missing hunter was found dead from an apparent accidental shooting Sunday morning in Pennington County, according to the sheriff's department.

The family reported the 63-year-old man did not return from turkey hunting Saturday. He was hunting alone. Investigators say it appears he accidentally shot himself while crossing a fence.

The incident occurred on Forest Service land near Highway 385 just off West Highway 44.

The man’s identify is being withheld pending further investigation and notification of family.

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