A 39-year-old was accidentally shot in the stomach by another hunter during a driven hunt in Central Franconia. The police announced on Tuesday. A 55-year-old stumbled over a root on Monday while hunting near Egersheim (Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim district).
The fall resulted in a shot from his hunting rifle. This hit the 39-year-old, who was sitting in a nearby high seat. A rescue helicopter flew the man to a hospital. Driven hunts are group hunts with several hunters and dogs. According to the information, about 40 people were involved in the hunt.