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August 8, 1947
The Daily Alaska Empire
Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska
What is this article about?
Willard Prouty, son of Rev. and Mrs. Paul Prouty, accidentally shot in the leg by a .22 rifle while hiking near Sheep Creek with Roger Pegues and Harold Sunderland. Companions provided aid; he was transported to St. Ann's Hospital and is recovering.
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WILLARD PROUTY
WOUNDED BY .22
UP SHEEP CREEK
Willard Prouty, son of the Rev. and Mrs. Paul Prouty, was injured in the upper leg yesterday afternoon by an accidentally aimed bullet from a .22 caliber rifle.
The accident occurred while Prouty and his two companions, Roger Pegues and Harold Sunderland, were returning from a hike to the top of Sheep Mountain behind Thane, at a point well off the Sheep Creek trail.
The bullet passed completely through the upper leg, leaving a clean wound. Pegues applied a tourniquet and tended Prouty while Sunderland ran all the way down the trail and to Thane for help.
Highway Patrolman Emmet Botelho happened to be on the scene, and several other men responded to the call for assistance, including Dan Livie and R. Cooper. Young Prouty was carried to the trail, then placed on a stretcher for the trip down to the end of the road. He is resting easily today in St. Ann's Hospital.
WOUNDED BY .22
UP SHEEP CREEK
Willard Prouty, son of the Rev. and Mrs. Paul Prouty, was injured in the upper leg yesterday afternoon by an accidentally aimed bullet from a .22 caliber rifle.
The accident occurred while Prouty and his two companions, Roger Pegues and Harold Sunderland, were returning from a hike to the top of Sheep Mountain behind Thane, at a point well off the Sheep Creek trail.
The bullet passed completely through the upper leg, leaving a clean wound. Pegues applied a tourniquet and tended Prouty while Sunderland ran all the way down the trail and to Thane for help.
Highway Patrolman Emmet Botelho happened to be on the scene, and several other men responded to the call for assistance, including Dan Livie and R. Cooper. Young Prouty was carried to the trail, then placed on a stretcher for the trip down to the end of the road. He is resting easily today in St. Ann's Hospital.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Survival
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Recovery
Bravery Heroism
What keywords are associated?
Accidental Shooting
Hiking Accident
Gun Wound
First Aid
Sheep Creek
Thane
What entities or persons were involved?
Willard Prouty
Roger Pegues
Harold Sunderland
Emmet Botelho
Dan Livie
R. Cooper
Rev. Paul Prouty
Mrs. Paul Prouty
Where did it happen?
Sheep Creek Trail Near Sheep Mountain Behind Thane
Story Details
Key Persons
Willard Prouty
Roger Pegues
Harold Sunderland
Emmet Botelho
Dan Livie
R. Cooper
Rev. Paul Prouty
Mrs. Paul Prouty
Location
Sheep Creek Trail Near Sheep Mountain Behind Thane
Event Date
Yesterday Afternoon
Story Details
Willard Prouty was accidentally shot in the upper leg by a .22 caliber rifle while returning from a hike with companions Roger Pegues and Harold Sunderland. Pegues applied a tourniquet, Sunderland sought help, and Prouty was assisted to St. Ann's Hospital where he is resting easily.