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Missing Dugger Hunter Located After Search

Last updated on Monday, August 17, 2015

(PLEASANTVILLE) - Searchers found a missing hunter in Sullivan County on Sunday.

74-year-old Richard Wiseman of Dugger became disoriented and suffered a leg injury which hindered him from finding his way out of the woods.

Multiple agencies took part in the search effort along with several canine tracking teams, which was launched after Wiseman's hunting partner reported him missing.

Wiseman was taken to Sullivan County Hospital.

Indiana Conservation Officers were assisted in the search by the following agencies: Sullivan County Sheriff's Department, Vigo County Sheriff's Department, Sullivan County Emergency Management Agency, Vigo County Emergency Management Agency, Vigo County Emergency Communications Team, Indiana Department of Corrections, Vigo County Search and Rescue, Dugger Town Marshals, and the Sullivan County Ambulance Service.

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