Hunters Mistake Man for Roe Deer, Fatal Shooting in Yakutia
A hunter in Yakutia accidentally shot and killed another hunter, mistaking him for a roe deer in the dark. The incident occurred on the night of September 7 in the Kerdugén forest area.
Consensus
- The incident occurred on the night of September 7 in the Kerdugén forest area of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia).
- A hunter shot a man with a rifle, mistaking him for a roe deer.
- The victim was a local man who was on a hunting trip with a friend.
- The victim was hiding behind a tree to avoid encountering hunting inspectors after killing a roe deer.
- The shooter was another hunter who arrived at the scene and saw movement in the dark.
- The victim died from a gunshot wound to the chest.
- An investigation was launched, and a criminal case was opened under Article 109, Part 1 of the Russian Criminal Code (causing death by negligence).
- A rifle of the brand 'Tigr' was used in the shooting.
- The investigation includes forensic and procedural actions to determine all circumstances.
Points of divergence
- The victim was already dead when the second hunter arrived, as he had been shot earlier by the first hunter. — riamo
- The victim had just killed a roe deer and was in the process of butchering it when the second hunter arrived. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Took for a deer: hunter shot man in forest in Yakutia — РИАМО
- In Yakutia, a hunter shot another hunter, mistaking him for a roe deer — Вести