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Free Malaysia Today
26-05-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
Mistaken for wild boar, man killed by friend on hunting trip
Sri Aman police chief Dennis Bunyam said the pair were on a hunting trip in the jungles of Sungai Dor when the incident occurred. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA : A 40-year-old man was killed in Sri Aman, Sarawak, yesterday after he was accidentally shot by his friend while on a hunting trip. Sri Aman police chief Dennis Bunyam said the victim had been mistaken for a wild boar by the 46-year-old friend, who was his regular hunting buddy, Borneo Post reported. He said the incident happened at about 5.30pm in the jungles of Sungai Dor. 'The victim, who was shot in the head, was pronounced dead at the scene,' he was quoted as saying. Dennis said the shotgun was seized and it was discovered that the victim's friend did not have a licence for it. He said the incident is being probed for causing death by negligence and possession of an unlicensed firearm.
Malay Mail
26-05-2025
- Malay Mail
In Sri Aman, man shot dead after mistaken for wild boar by hunting buddy
KUCHING, May 26 — A 40-year-old man was killed yesterday during a hunting trip in Sri Aman after he was shot by his friend who mistook him for a wild boar. Sri Aman police chief Supt Dennis Bunyam said the incident happened around 5.30pm in the jungles of Sungai Dor in Melugu. 'The friend, 46, discharged his shotgun at what he thought was a wild boar, only to realise that he had accidentally shot the victim. 'The victim, who was struck in the head, was pronounced dead at the scene by a medical team,' he said in a statement. Dennis said the friend was found to not possess a valid firearm licence for hunting, adding that the shotgun was seized for further investigation. He said the case is being investigated under Section 304A of the Penal Code for causing death by negligence, and the Arms Act 1960 for possessing an unlicensed firearm. 'The public are advised to abide by the rules and regulations on possession and usage of firearms, and ensure all hunting activities are conducted with the necessary licence and permit from the authorities,' he said. — The Borneo Post
