A 68-year-old man was injured on Saturday in Guijo de Coria (province of Cáceres) while hunting, after being shot in the shoulder. According to 112 Extremadura the emergency call came in at around 10.40 am. The man received medical attention at the scene and was then taken to Hospital de Coria . Emergency services classified his condition as less serious.
As well as the emergency medical service, officers from the Guardia Civil were also at the scene. The officers began investigating what happened. It was not initially disclosed whether the shot was fired accidentally or whether other people were involved. There is currently no official indication of a criminal offence.
The incident took place on the same day the report was published. The account is based on information from 112 Extremadura and consistent local reports. The hospital provided no further information about the injured man.
Initial investigations into hunting accidents focus on the positions of those involved, visibility, the precise angle of the shot and the technical condition of the firearm. In Spain, incidents involving firearms routinely prompt checks on whether safety distances were observed and whether the ammunition used complied with regulations. The results of such checks are generally available only after evidence and statements have been assessed.
Guijo de Coria is in the north of the province of Cáceres, in Extremadura, a region where hunting plays an established role in rural areas. In this context, authorities and associations regularly reiterate basic safety rules: clear communication within the hunting party, visual contact before firing, identifying the target and the danger area, and checking the direction of fire, particularly during group hunts. However, these general guidelines do not establish what happened in this specific case.
Until the Guardia Civil investigation is complete, details of possible responsibility, regulatory offences or criminal consequences remain unknown. No further information on the injured man’s condition was available on Saturday. Europa Press and regional media said they would publish follow-up reports based on official statements.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).