A young West Virginia boy was found dead after going missing while hunting with his grandfather over the weekend, authorities said.
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Wyatt Eaves-Nibert went missing Saturday morning in Point Pleasant, the Mason County Sheriff's Office told the West Virginia Metro News.Authorities initially responded to an ATV accident involving the boy's grandfather that occurred after the child went missing. The sheriff's office said the boy was carrying a .22 caliber rifle with him and was wearing camouflage clothing as the search was underway.
Wyatt Eaves-Nibert, 10, was found dead after going missing while hunting with his grandfather in West Virginia, according to local reports.with his grandfather. They were eating lunch when the boy said he was going to walk and look for squirrels. When the grandfather finished eating, he called out for Wyatt but never found him, she said.
"Wyatt was very trained on gun safety," she told WCHS."He knew not to walk around without the safety off and he knew to carry the gun on his back with it pointed in the air. He had very good trigger discipline.""The missing juvenile has been located. The case is still under investigation at this time," the agency said in a Facebook post."Please accept our sincere appreciation for all the volunteer help. At this time we do not need anymore volunteers. Thank you.
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