A 68‑year‑old man was fatally shot by his own hunting companion during a boar hunt near Milejów in Lublin Province, on Tuesday night, 11 November.
Death During Hunting in Lublin Province
On Tuesday night, 11 November, a 68‑year‑old man was shot in the chest by a hunting partner while they were hunting wild boar near Milejów in Lublin Province. The incident occurred on fields near the Wieprz River.
Police Detain the Younger Hunter
The 50‑year‑old hunter called for help after the shooting, but his colleague was transported to hospital where he later died. Police detained the younger hunter, who has said he mistook his colleague for a boar.
Minister Calls for Regulatory Reform
Environment Minister Paulina Hennig‑Kloska posted on social media that “once again, a hunter killed a hunter during a hunt.” She urged the National Hunting Council to propose legal changes and preventive measures. She also highlighted an upcoming parliamentary bill for periodic firearm tests for all gun owners.
National Hunting Council Tragedy Comment
The chairman of the National Hunting Council described the event as a tragic, preventable incident that violates hunting regulations designed to prevent such occurrences. He condemned the unnecessary loss of life and expressed shock.