South Korea hunting accident — 80-Year-Old Farmer Shot by Mistake
10/24/2026
According to the Incheon Fire and Safety Headquarters and the Yeongjong Police Station on the 24th, police requested joint assistance from fire authorities at around 11:15 a.m. the previous day. The report stated that an 80-year-old man, identified as A, had been injured in a shooting incident on Jangbong-do, Ongjin-gun.
Police investigations revealed that a hunter in his 60s, B, had fired a shotgun toward a roe deer after receiving a request from a local resident complaining about crop damage caused by wildlife.
Farmer Injured While Working
At the time of the incident, victim A was working in a nearby pepper field when he was struck in the leg by birdshot fired by B. He was transported to a hospital by an emergency 119 rescue crew. Fortunately, his injuries were reported to be non-life-threatening.
During police questioning, B reportedly stated, “I couldn’t see A because he was sitting down.”
Ongoing Police Investigation
Police are currently investigating B on charges of professional negligence resulting in injury.
Authorities noted that B was a licensed professional hunter authorized to control harmful wildlife, and they are continuing to investigate the exact circumstances surrounding the accident.