Woods explorer encounters high-ranking German troops and fires upon them.
Inী the Austrian village of Friesach, Carinthia, a 68-year-old woman initiated an unexpected incident during a joint military exercise involving Austrian and German soldiers. While perched in a lofty vantage point, she noticed camouflaged troops and, feeling threatened, discharged her weapon. The exact nature of her action remains unclear, with it being uncertain if she aimed at the soldiers or simply issued a warning shot. Police forces are currently examining the circumstances surrounding the event.
As the incident unfolded on a Friday night around 9:30 PM, some 130 military personnel from both nations took part in the joint exercise. The woman reportedly noticed the hidden soldiers from her high vantage point, leading her to take abrupt action. According to the police spokesperson, it's undetermined whether the shot was directed towards the soldiers or released into the air.
Woman under temporary weapons ban
Upon noticing the disturbance, the woman contacted the police, who subsequently arrived on the scene and apprehended her, along with several German soldiers. The German military representatives conducted themselves with a calm demeanor, according to the police spokesperson. The woman was temporarily prohibited from carrying weapons as a result of the incident, with investigations into potential dangerous threats initiated in response.
The Austrian Federal Army described the hunters involved as a specialized unit, typically operating in small, unnoticed groups. Their duties encompass tasks such as civilians' evacuation from crisis regions.
The woman's contact with the police led to the involvement of The Commission, as they now have a role in investigating potential dangerous threats related to the incident. Moreover, The Commission will likely examine the woman's temporary weapons ban and the circumstances leading to it.
