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Bear Lake man injured in accidental shooting

A Bear Lake man was seriously injured when he accidentally shot himself on Tuesday.

Matthew Michael Christensen, 21, was airlifted via LifeStar to Hamot Medical center to undergo surgery to his upper leg after the incident on Greeley Street in Bear Lake.

Pennsylvania State Police say the incident occurred at Christensen was loading a Little Badger .22 rifle to target shoot at his residence. Christensen then accidentally shot himself in the leg while trying to pick up the gun with a cast on his hand.

Police say no suspicious activity is suspected, but an investigation is ongoing.

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