An South Korea hunting accident occurred in Incheon when an 80-year-old man was injured by a gunshot meant for a roe deer.
Incheon Hunting Accident Details
According to the Incheon Fire and Safety Headquarters and the Yeongjong Police Station on the 24th, police requested joint assistance from fire authorities at around 11:15 a.m. the previous day. The report stated that an 80-year-old man, identified as A, had been injured in a shooting incident on Jangbong-do, Ongjin-gun.
Police investigations revealed that a hunter in his 60s, B, had fired a shotgun toward a roe deer after receiving a request from a local resident complaining about crop damage caused by wildlife.
Farmer Injured While Working
At the time of the incident, victim A was working in a nearby pepper field when he was struck in the leg by birdshot fired by B. He was transported to a hospital by an emergency 119 rescue crew. Fortunately, his injuries were reported to be non-life-threatening.
During police questioning, B reportedly stated, “I couldn’t see A because he was sitting down.”
Ongoing Police Investigation
Police are currently investigating B on charges of professional negligence resulting in injury.
Authorities noted that B was a licensed professional hunter authorized to control harmful wildlife, and they are continuing to investigate the exact circumstances surrounding the accident.
