Fatal hunting accident: Hunter dies from a shot from 200 meters away

In Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, a tragic hunting accident occurred, in which a 48-year-old hunter was fatally injured. The incident occurred on January 6, 2025 on the edge of the forest near Ruchow in the Ludwigslust-Parchim district when the hunter was hit by a ball that was fired from a high seat about 200 meters away, such as Welt reported.

The fatal shot comes from a 50-year-old hunter who was also at a high seat. The public prosecutor has initiated investigations based on negligent killing, but excludes intentional action. The hunting company consisted of a total of four members, all of which come from Lower Saxony and were equipped with night vision devices in the dark. However, it is unclear whether these devices were actually used during hunting, which probably aimed at wild boar.

Investigations and Odduction

The injured person was hit in the neck area and died in the high seat. Despite the surrounding alarm by the police and emergency doctor, medical help was no longer possible. The autopsy of the killed hunter is intended to provide further information about the gunshot wound; The results are expected at the end of the week, such as NDR reported.

All participants of the hunting company are heard to clarify circumstances. The Vice President of the State Hunting Association, Henning Wetzel, also commented on possible security violations in connection with hunting accidents and emphasized the importance of security measures in hunting practice.