AUSTRALIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION 18 January 06 Woman survives being shot in the head
A 56-year-old woman is recovering in Tamworth Base Hospital after being shot in the head.
Police say she was trying to shoot a snake on a property near Narrabri when they believe she was hit by a ricochet.
She was initially taken to Narrabri Hospital, but was flown to Tamworth for tests and observation.
Police say it was a precautionary measure and have described her condition as very good.
Woman survives being shot in the head