The most plausible death cause of the victim would be heavy blood loss as a result of an accidental murder of an animal hunter. The bullet wound of the victim began from the left lateral side 1cm above the 3rd rib in a 45-degree downward angle, and ended 5 cm above the belly button in umbilical region of abdomen. Also, the 8th rib on the right side was fractured. The trail of the bullet travels through the liver and possibly the stomach. Since the liver plays a major role in metabolism, and is in charge of decomposition of red blood cells and detoxification. Therefore, the punctured liver would stop working, thus the metabolism of the body would stop and the red blood cells would not be decomposed or detoxificated and eventually escape from the body. Also, the escaping enzymes and strong acids in the punctured stomach would decompose tissues and organs, and harm other systems in the victim's body.
Other plausible causes of the death would be:
1. Physical conflict, because there is bullet wound in victim's body, which may result from an argument. However, this possibility is eliminated because there is no sign of struggle from the victim, nor bruises as results of fighting. Also, the unusual 45-degree angle of bullet trail increases the doubt of the possibility of intentional murder as well.
2. Suicide, because the bullet trail began from the front of the victim's body. However, the possibility is eliminated as well because of the unusual 45-degree downward angle, and the absence of the gun near the victim's body.
3. Animal Attack. This possibility is eliminated because no superficial cut or bruise is found on the victim's body.
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