Jäger shoots pony in Lower Austria - there is no investigation!

Jäger shoots pony in Lower Austria - there is no investigation!

in a deeply regrettable incident in Schwertfegen, a district of Neulengbach in the St. Pölten district, a pony was shot by a hunter on Stefanitag and then had to be put to sleep due to serious injuries. The hunter might have considered the animal to be a wild boar and used a night goal aid, as the hunting association confirmed. The tragedy of the event now has far -reaching consequences, because the St. Pölten public prosecutor's office has decided: no investigation is initiated. "No criminal offense is fulfilled," said Leopold Bien, the spokesman for the prosecution, on the reasons for the decision, such as krone.at reported.

No further investigations

The message about the apology for the incident came on Tuesday. Shooting the pony has triggered violent discussions, but the authorities see no basis for criminal research. According to the public prosecutor, the hunter's actions remained within the limits of the law. This decision has already led to a mixed echo among the population, with many finding the incident tragic, while the legal situation is classified as not problematic by the law. The pony was put to sleep immediately after the attack, since the injuries were insurmountable, noe.orf.at Clear.

The exact course of what has been happening and the circumstances that led to this fatal mistake remain an issue for future discussions in the region. The incident raises questions about security in hunting and dealing with animals in the wild. Many are now demanding a review of hunting practice, especially with regard to the use of night destinations.