In January, 60‑year‑old Stanisław G. stabbed an intruder with a knife at a Zakopane snow‑scooter rental, leading to a criminal complaint by Polish prosecutors.
Snow Scooter Brawl. Man Used Knife
According to prosecutor Justice Justyna Rataj‑Mykietyn, a quarrel erupted in January at a snow‑scooter rental in Zakopane. 60‑year‑old Stanisław G. allegedly stabbed an intruder who had come onto the property to protest the use of the proprietor’s vehicles.
The victim sustained a shallow laceration on his left forearm and left hand finger, and the accused threatened to end his life.
Background of the Conflict
Investigations revealed the attacker was intoxicated, with an estimated 1.9 ‰ alcohol level in his breath.
Lawyers explain that the quarrel stemmed from the opening of the quad and snow scooter rental and the intruders’ movement of the vehicles on the victim’s land against his wishes.
The 60‑year‑old faces charges of putting the victim in direct danger of loss of life and injury, plus criminal threats under severe circumstances. Kamil T. is also charged with bodily‑harm for recording the incident on his phone.
Complaints Against Snow Scooter and Quad Rentals
Tvn24.pl notes that residents of the Podhale region have long complained about the rental’s operations, citing unlawful driving on private land and tourist trails.
Local authorities in Zakopane, Poronin, and Kościeliska have introduced restrictions on such vehicles, while police audits have uncovered lapses such as missing liability insurance, unlicensed driving, and rentals to intoxicated users.
