Man Who Shot Himself In Head Calls For Help The Next Day

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BAYONET POINT, Fla. -- Authorities in Pasco County, Fla., said a 73-year-old man accidentally shot himself in the forehead, but didn't call for help until the next day.

Fire rescue officials said the man was cleaning a handgun Monday when he shot himself. He called for help Tuesday and was flown to a hospital.

The man's identity isn't being released.

Authorities aren't sure why the man didn't call for help when the incident happened. His injuries aren't expected to be life threatening.

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