Hunting-Related Firearm Incident Under Investigation Near Ortonville | Local News | mykxlg.com
10/09/2026
The Big Stone County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a hunting-related shooting that left an adult male injured north of Ortonville on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 8, 2026.
According to preliminary reports from the Sheriff’s Office, two individuals were sitting inside a side-by-side utility vehicle preparing for a hunt when a rifle discharged. The firearm was being handled by another member of the hunting party at the time of the discharge.
The victim suffered severe injuries to his left foot. He was initially transported by private vehicle to Ortonville Area Health Services before being airlifted to Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls for further medical treatment.
Investigators are continuing to look into the exact circumstances surrounding the discharge, including whether a mechanical malfunction may have been involved.
The incident remains under investigation.