In the quiet woods near Shelly, Minnesota, a hunting trip turned into a tragedy on November 15, 2014. Blake Larson, a 25-year-old male from Nielsville, had gone out deer hunting, an activity he enjoyed. As the day wore on and he did not return, concern grew among his family and friends. A search was initiated to find the young hunter.
The search ended in heartbreak when Larson's body was discovered in a wooded area northwest of Shelly. He had sustained a fatal gunshot wound to the chest.
The Norman County Sheriff's Office began an investigation into the circumstances of his death.
Based on the evidence found at the scene and the initial investigation, authorities believed that Blake Larson's death was the result of a tragic hunting accident. There was no information released to suggest any foul play, and no suspects were ever identified or sought in connection with the incident. The investigation concluded that his death was an unfortunate accident, a somber end to a day that began with the promise of a hunt.
