Hunter Shoots at Jogger - Hunter shoots woman after mistaking her for game in German forest
A 58-year-old woman was shot by a hunter in Beckeln, south of Delmenhorst, on Wednesday evening. The incident happened as she walked with her family along a snowy forest edge. The hunter, aged 77, reportedly mistook her for an animal. The woman sustained a serious thigh injury and was immediately taken to hospital for treatment. Authorities confirmed the hunter used a legally registered hunting rifle. His German hunting license, issued by the local district office, was valid at the time. The man’s firearm was seized following the shooting. Investigators are now examining why he misidentified the woman as game. The exact circumstances leading to the mistake remain unclear. The hunter’s license and weapon were both in order, according to officials. The investigation continues to determine how the error occurred. The injured woman remains under medical care for her wounds.
