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SOMERS — A woman accidentally shot herself while trying to put her dying dog out of its misery early Monday.

According to a Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department report, the woman said her dog had been sick for more than a week and noticed the canine’s labored breathing. The dog was also limp and would not wake up. The incident occurred around 4 a.m.

She told authorities she attempted to put the canine down while outside. Her left-hand pinkie was apparently against the muzzle of the .22-caliber pistol she was using and she accidentally shot her finger, the report stated. She eventually used another round to finish the job on the dog.

The woman said she could not afford to bring the dog to a 24-hour veterinary clinic to have it euthanized.

The woman, who has 20 years of experience shooting, told authorities that her grief in having to put her dog down may have clouded her judgment with firearm safety, according to the report.

She later went to Aurora Medical Center for her injury, where she was treated and released.

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