Accident Chasse Ardèche: One Dead, Four Injured

Details of the Incident

On Saturday, January 21, 2023, a hunting accident in the Ardèche region of France resulted in one fatality and four injuries. The incident occurred in the commune of Saint-Agrève, near the village of Désaignes.

According to local authorities, a group of hunters was participating in a wild boar hunt when one of the hunters accidentally shot and killed another hunter. The victim was identified as a 62-year-old man from the nearby town of Annonay.

In addition to the fatality, four other hunters were injured in the accident. One of the injured hunters was airlifted to a hospital in Lyon in critical condition, while the other three were taken to local hospitals with less severe injuries.

Investigation Underway

An investigation into the accident is currently underway by the gendarmerie, the French national police force. Investigators are working to determine the exact circumstances of the incident and identify any potential causes or contributing factors.

The hunting accident in Ardèche has raised concerns about safety protocols and regulations surrounding hunting in France. Local authorities have called for a thorough investigation and a review of hunting practices in the region.