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Serious hunting accident: 16-year-old seriously injured in Klagenfurt!
Serious hunting accident in Klagenfurt-Land: 16-year-old injured, police are investigating negligent bodily harm.
Serious hunting accident: 16-year-old seriously injured in Klagenfurt!
A serious accident during a hunt on October 18, 2025 in the Klagenfurt-Land district caused excitement and concern. At around 12:30 p.m., a 16-year-old participant, who was working as a beater, was hit in the upper body by ricocheting shotgun pellets when a 23-year-old hunter shot a brown hare with his shotgun. The incident happened at a distance of about 40 meters, underlining the immediate tragedy of what happened, reports 5min.at.
The injured teenager immediately received first aid from the C11 rescue helicopter and was then flown to Klagenfurt Hospital. How Kärnten.ORF.at reports, a temporary weapons ban was issued against the hunter responsible and his two hunting weapons were confiscated. The police are also investigating suspicions of negligent bodily harm. Fortunately, an alcovor test of the shooter showed 0.0 mg/l, which indicates a sober state.
The dangers of hunting
Accidents like this are not only tragic, they also highlight the risks associated with hunting. According to information from the hunting association Hunting accidents caused by firearms are a serious problem. In Germany there are around 384,500 hunters who legally own guns, and it is estimated that there are 1.4 to 1.5 million other legal gun owners. Handling weapons requires extreme caution, especially in situations with multiple parties.
The exact number of hunting accidents is often not clearly stated in official statistics. It is alarming to know that federal health reporting documents firearm deaths, but without specifically distinguishing hunting accidents. This could potentially lead to some people not being sufficiently aware of the danger.
A call to mindfulness
Against this background, it is more important than ever that hunters and drivers are aware of the risks and strictly adhere to safety precautions. Every hunting accident not only brings great personal tragedy, but also has a negative impact on the public image of hunting. The events in Klagenfurt are a clear wake-up call that responsible behavior and real mindfulness are essential to avoid such dangerous situations in the future.