A young man who accidentally shot himself in the leg was transported to Middlemore Hospital in a serious condition this afternoon.
The man, in his 20s, was hunting near Mangatawhiri with friends when he injured himself in a remote bush area.
He sustained serious wounds to his leg and a tourniquet was tied around it.
The Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter and police Eagle helicopter helped with the rescue shortly after 2pm.
![Emergency service personell assess the scene. Photo / Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/LZRT2CM2SAXMIWFUFBXSVYQXJ4.jpg?auth=cbb6fb71293f21e97d9ac8bf83155d1a08ba68f90068c79518707341331acfe2&width=16&height=22&quality=70&smart=true)