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Golfer tees up trip to hospital after a gunshot wound at Alberta tournament

A golfer ended up with a gunshot wound to his leg while participating in a tournament in northwestern Alberta.

According to RCMP, the man was playing south of Grande Prairie on Saturday afternoon when he ended up with a wound on his leg.

Dealing with a gunshot wound

A witness brought him to a healthcare facility where he was given emergency care and later released.

The police checked the golf course and discovered that there was an organized competition at the place at a nearby shooting range at the time of the tournament.

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A witness brought him to a healthcare facility where he was given emergency care and later released.

The Mounties are still investigating the case but stated that they are confident that there is no risk to public safety.

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