Tragic fate for hikers: Hunter accidentally kills students!

Tragic fate for hikers: Hunter accidentally kills students!

In recent weeks, the conversation surrounding hiker safety during hunting season has once again intensified as tragic accidents hit the news. In particular, the case of Georges Vianney-Liaud, who was held responsible for the death of 20-year-old Samuel Rinaudo, remains in memory. Loud the reports Regarding the incident that occurred back on October 10, 2015 in massive Belledonne, Samuel was hit by a bullet from Vianney-Liaud's gun during a hiker's run, which hit him directly in the heart and killed him instantly. The hunter claimed that he had only targeted one Chevreuil and, in his opinion, the shot was aimed at the ground, which could have caused the bullet to ricochet. However, experts rated this explanation as rather unlikely.

Vianney-Liaud was sentenced to three years in prison, suspended for two years, and was banned from hunting for five years. But now his sentence has already been served, which raises the question of whether he will return to hunting. Despite the legal consequences, the hunter never acknowledged his responsibility for the fatal incident, and this case casts a shadow on current hunting practices and the necessary safety discipline in nature.

A pressing security issue

The Fédération française de la randonnée pédestre (FFRandonnée) has also commented on these tragic events and called for stricter enforcement of existing hunting rules. President Brigitte Soulary emphasizes that it is primarily about mutual respect, but also about the safety of everyone who uses nature. Ultimately, the majority of hunting accidents affect the hunters themselves, which is why they have a particular responsibility to comply with safety rules.

One proposal that is being discussed again and again would be to exclude heavily frequented hiking trails from hunting instead of banning hunting on certain days. Clearly marking hunting areas could warn hikers and thereby prevent tragic accidents like the one in Samuel Rinaudo's case. In discussions with local hunting associations, the aim is to achieve harmonious coexistence in order to respect the interests of both hunters and hikers.

What are the safety rules?

According to the FFRandonnée and other experts, it is of great importance to follow safety precautions during the hunting season. The four basic safety rules, which were established according to Jeff Cooper, are crucial:

• Regel 1: Jede Waffe ist geladen – eine Waffe sollte immer als potentiell gefährlich angesehen werden.
• Regel 2: Zielen Sie nur auf etwas, das Sie für wert sind, zu zerstören.
• Regel 3: Der Finger sollte erst am Abzug sein, wenn die Entscheidung zum Schuss gefallen ist.
• Regel 4: Wissen Sie, was Ihr Ziel ist und was sich um es herum befindet.

These rules help avoid dangerous situations and should be strictly followed by all hunters, especially in areas where hikers also frequent. At a time when nature and outdoor activities are important to many people, the safety of all users is the focus. Therefore, respectful and safe interaction between all those involved is required.

The debate over safety during hunting remains tense, and observers agree that increased education and control are necessary to ensure safe and responsible use of the outdoors for both hikers and hunters.