Sad news
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/police...OA52F6JN7PRCM/
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yes cant find any mention of him having been shot just died could be quad bike it will come out no doubt sad to hear
That was me assuming the worst, youre right could have been a fall or accident.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry the hunter
“Police are speaking with a number of people and enquiries are continuing.”
This part makes me wonder if there is a bit more to it.
Did anymore come out about the bloke who was shot awhile ago in Te Urewera near Ruatahuna
Whatever happened may he rest in peace, my thoughts with all who are affected :(
It’s been updated
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/tolaga...box=1724654570
Bloody tragedy for all concerned, thoughts go out to the families
So tragic when this sort of thing happens. Rule number four fellahs. Be careful out there.
Hunting at night, on private land. With torches or thermals.
Identify your target beyond all doubt. Sounds like he could have been shot by the possumers with spotlights. A stray shot? A person doesn't look like a possum.
Check your firing zone
Identity target beyond all doubt.
Not much you can do about getting shot by some other idiot.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rushy
might pay to wait to the facts are out.Quote:
Originally Posted by Beetroot
Very sad someone has died
Kind of says enough doesn't it?Quote:
One group were in a vehicle spotlighting for possums
Both parties hunting in darkness?Quote:
Originally Posted by vulcannz
Article updated today, with the hunter who was shot named and a message from the whanau. Condolences to them, pretty rough.
True... but, one party may have been legitimately out on private land, and who hasn't returned from a daytime deer hunt in the dark on the trip back. From the info we have so far it's doubtful the other was acting lawfully let alone responsibly.Quote:
Originally Posted by Finnwolf
Yep. Reading between the lines, a young person shot him, but the adult supervising the young person shouldn't have had the firearm in the first place, or else he wouldn't have been charged with unlawful possession of a firearm.
As of it wasn't tragic enough a young person has to live with the consequences of their actions.
The authorities have moved awfully fast in this case, getting all the information out in the public arena, which makes a change.
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/child-...DY74GGML2ZDKQ/
jesus what a tragedy, one father dead, one father likely going to jail, and a kid under 13 who has killed someone.
Just sad all round
So bloody sad for everybody concerned.RIP John.
latest update says unlicensed father with 13yrold who fired the fatal shot apparently whilst spotlighting for possums .Charges have been laid .
Very sad. This is the first time I can remember that Police have issued a clear statement as to the circumstances. It prevents most of the bullshit speculation/embellishment that often goes on after these events.
It would seem to highlight some of the challenges that exist in this sector - out of the mainstream parts of the country seem to have existed on a fairly fluid compliance-with-the-laws basis for a very long time. It remains a challenge I would suggest to bring these areas up to speed with what people in the main centers are doing for compliance and licencing.