a man injured in the knee by an accidental shot

When leaving big game hunting in the Oisea tragic accident had a profound impact on the start of the season. A 67-year-old hunter suffered a serious injury to his knee, resulting from an accidental shot by his fellow hunter. This incident raises crucial questions about safety during hunting activities.

A sad incident during a deer hunt

The accident occurred in November, when around fifteen hunters were preparing to track the deer in Babœuf, near Noyon. The precise circumstances of this shooting remain unclear, and the investigators from the French Biodiversity Office (OFB) are in charge of examining the details that led to this unfortunate event.

The 67-year-old hunter was seriously injured by a bullet in his prosthetic knee. The news was relayed by the Compiègne public prosecutor's office and corroborated by various media, including The Parisian.

Details of the accident: when vigilance is lacking

According to the first elements collected, the shooting was carried out by a 63-year-old man, who accompanied the victim. The latter fired with a large caliber weaponresulting in serious but not fatal injury. Although his life is not in danger, complications linked to the nature of the injury could have consequences disabling for the victim, as indicated by the Oise hunters' federation.

Investigators must now clarify the circumstances surrounding this unfortunate incident. The hunters' federation emphasizes that non-compliance with safety rules, in particular the wrong choice of shooting angle, is the cause of approximately 40% of hunting accidents.

Hunting safety issues

This incident is a strong reminder of the importance of security during hunting activities. The spotlight of the 2024 hunting season has already seen a worrying shadow looming, highlighting the need for rigor and adherence to established protocols to avoid such tragedies in the future.

The hunting community, while deploring this accident, is called upon to remobilize around safety standards in order to ensure the protection of all participants and minimize the risks of future incidents.