Hunter dies in accidental shooting in Cantabria

A hunter died after a companion's firearm discharged in San Vitores, in Spain's Cantabria region.

The two men were putting their guns and dogs into a vehicle after a hunting trip when the weapon fired.

The shot was described as accidental, and the man died at the scene.

The Guardia Civil received an emergency call at about 1:40 p.m.

and opened an investigation.

The investigation will examine how the firearm discharged; no further steps were specified.

This is the second hunting-related death in Cantabria reported that week, after another hunter died during a hunt on Thursday.