SHOOTING ACCIDENT
HAND BLOWN OFF. (By Telegraph—Press Association). WHANGAR El, Jan. 14. A distressing accident occurred at Whangarci Heads on Saturday, resulting in serious injuries to Thomas Hollows, aged 20. Whilst engaged in snipe shooting in an open boat, it appears Hollows picked up a double barrelled gun from the bottom of the boat to have a shot at a snipe, but the firearm came in contact with a thwart and exploded, resulting in Hollows having his left hand blown away, and forearm filled with shot. The injured man was placed aboard the launch Eva. A tourniquet was applied, and he was brought to the District Hospital where lie received surgical attention.
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Hokitika Guardian, 14 January 1929, Page 6
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