Pennsylvania State Police out of Huntingdon County are investigating an incident during which a hunter shot a relative while attempting to clear his gun.

Police did not provide ages of the hunters, but said the two blood relatives were hunting in the Robertsdale area on Tuesday afternoon.

While leaving the forest, one hunter attempted to clear his “.270-gauge rifle” and discharged one round, police said. The round struck the relative in the right calf area.

The relative was taken to Broad Top Medical Center first, then transported to UPMC Altoona hospital for further treatment.

Police said the investigation is pending, but listed the shooting as accidental.