Man Mistakes Friend For Wild Boar And Shoots Him Dead
He shot him in the head.
By Sadho Ram β 30 May 2025, 09:10 AM
A 40-year-old man was killed during a hunting trip in Sri Aman, Sarawak, after he was shot by his friend who mistook him for a wild boar
According to Sri Aman police chief Supt Dennis Bunyam, the incident occurred at around 5.30pm on Saturday, 25 May, in the jungle near Sungai Dor, Melugu, reported The Borneo Post.
"The friend, 46, discharged his shotgun at what he believed was a wild boar, only to realise he had accidentally shot the victim," he was quoted as saying.
The victim was shot in the head and died at the scene
Police said the friend did not have a valid firearm licence.
The shotgun has since been seized, and the case is being investigated under Section 304A of the Penal Code for causing death by negligence, as well as the Arms Act 1960 for possession of an unlicensed firearm.
"The public are advised to abide by the rules on possession and usage of firearms, and ensure all hunting activities are conducted with the necessary licence and permit from the authorities," he said.
