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Hiker shot by hunter in Oregon accident near Silver Creek Falls
Christopher Ochoa a 20 year old Marine Reservist from California was shot by hunter Gene Collier 67 while hiking with a friend in Western Oregon. The shooter said he mistook Ochoa for a bear and law enforcement has forwarded the case to prosecutors. Ochoa died at the scene despite deputies providing aid.
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Ore
California
U.S. Marine Corps Reserves
Oregon
Christopher Ochoa
French Camp
Calif
Silver Creek Falls Park
Ochoa
Marion County
Gene Collier
Collier
Raymond Westrom
Lathrop
Salem
Westrom
Marion County Sheriff’s