Man accidentally shoots hand while cleaning firearm, Oak Island NC


A 57-year-old man accidentally shot his hand while cleaning a firearm near West Oak Island Drive. He remains alert and conscious.
Audio|Source: Brunswick County Sheriff, Fire and EMS, NC Highway Patrol
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Transcript:
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I have an accidental GSW near West Oak Island Drive, near West Oak Island Drive, 57-year-old male was cleaning his 84, it went off and went through his hand.
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He's alert and conscious.
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There are several 284Gs out, however, because they are moving so he was cleaning out his gun safe, just wanted to make you aware.
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