Hunter mistakes pony for wild boar – tragic shot in Neulengbach!

Hunter mistakes pony for wild boar – tragic shot in Neulengbach!

In a tragic incident in Schwertfegen, a Neulengbach municipality, a hunter accidentally shot a pony when he mistook it for a wild boar. The incident occurred on Thursday evening when the hunter was hunting with a thermal imaging camera. When he spotted what appeared to be a wild boar and shot it, he unfortunately hit the pony, which was grazing peacefully in a paddock. Immediately after the incident, the hunter went to the animal's owner to inform her of his mishap. But any help came too late for the horse and it had to be euthanized due to the serious injuries it sustained NOP reported.

Police confirmed the incident and pointed out that the hunter was using a night aiming aid during the shooting, which is permitted for hunting wild boars. Nevertheless, due to the circumstances, a temporary weapons ban was issued against the man in order to ensure public safety. A report has been filed and the public prosecutor's office will now examine the case to determine whether criminal consequences should be taken. Police spokesman Raimund Schwaigerlehner announced that a report will be prepared for the prosecution, which will then decide whether a criminal offense has been committed, as stated in a report by The press specified.

This incident highlights the importance of accurately identifying animals while hunting, especially when modern technologies are used. The legal issues arising from this unfortunate event are now being clarified by the public prosecutor's office.