AUXVASSE, Mo. (AP) -- A deer hunter from St. Louis who was accidentally shot on Saturday has died.

The Callaway County Sheriff's Department says 67-year-old Bernie Breer died Saturday at University hospital.

Authorities say the shooter, a 57-year-old man from Frontenac, was taking his deer rifle out of its sling when it went off.

The Missouri Department of Conservation is investigating, but no foul play is suspected.

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