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Mark Arends

Case from Hardin County, IA dated Oct 08, 2023

Victim Details

Mark Arends

Male

White / Caucasian

Hardin County

IA

2023-10-08

53

Mark

Arends

06/23/2026

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On an autumn evening in northern Hardin County, Iowa, a hunting trip took a tragic turn, ending the life of 53-year-old Mark Arends of Alden. A white male, Arends was out coyote hunting with friends on private land on Sunday, October 8, 2023. The group of hunters had separated by several hundred yards when, at approximately 8 p.m., Arends was struck by a single rifle shot.

Emergency services were called to the scene, located about two miles north of Alden. Arends was transported to Hansen ...
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  • https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2023/10/09/iowan-was-shot-and-killed-while-hunting-coyotes-with-friends-hardin-county-mark-arends/71121179007/
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