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Man shot by his dog

Bizarre accident injures Oregon man

Updated: Tuesday, 25 Nov 2008, 10:24 AM CST
Published : Tuesday, 25 Nov 2008, 9:30 AM CST

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - A man who was accidentally shot by a 12-gauge shotgun on Saturday after his dog jumped into a boat is recovering.

Matthew Marcum's legs and buttocks were injured in the bizarre incident and he was taken to Legacy Emanuel Hospital & Health Center in Portland.

Marcum's father, Henry, said his 23-year-old son was about to tie up an 11-foot open aluminum boat, when his 3-year-old Labrador, Drake, jumped into the boat.

Matthew Marcum said his dog, Drake, is a good dog and he isn't upset with him.

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