Jäger shoots pony: tragic confusion causes outrage!

Jäger shoots pony: tragic confusion causes outrage!

Neulengbach, Niederösterreich, Österreich - in Neulengbach, Lower Austria, a tragic incident occurred at the end of December 2024 when a hunter accidentally shot a pony because he confused it with a wild boar. The dramatic incident occurred during the night while the pony grazed on a paddock. Unfortunately, the seriously injured animal had to be put to sleep due to the wounds suffered. The hunter immediately received a temporary ban on weapons and the complaint was filed. The public prosecutor in St. Pölten then initiated investigations to clarify the case. According to the report from 5min.at, however, the case was closed without indictment because no criminal offense was met.

Investigators set

as reported, the authorities came to the conclusion that the circumstances of the incident did not provide sufficient evidence of a criminal procedure. This decided not to initiate an investigation. Crying over the loss of the pony is probably only perceived by the owners, while the hunter receives a temporary ban on weapons due to his regret and the severity of the situation. However, the tragedy of the incident remains and the discussion about security in hunting practice continues.