Hunter fires shot and seriously injures colleague
A hunter has been accidentally shot and seriously injured by a colleague in the Kyffhäuserkreis district. The 50-year-old was hit in the face in the hunting accident on Sunday near Greußen, according to the police. The man was flown to hospital in a rescue helicopter. According to the police, there is no danger to life.
According to the information, the man had taken a different position than planned while hunting wild boar. The 36-year-old colleague had not been able to see him, it was said. The criminal investigation department is now investigating to reconstruct the circumstances of the case, an official said.
The incident occurred during a so-called harvest hunt - where hunters position themselves around a field that is being harvested. If game is startled, it can be shot by the hunters.
The hunting accident led to an emergency situation, requiring the use of a rescue helicopter to transport the injured man to the hospital. The investigation into the accident may uncover further emergencies or incidents related to the hunting incident.
Source: www.dpa.com
