A man was found with gunshot wounds in a forest near Klippan, Sweden on Sunday afternoon. Police confirmed they are conducting an investigation in the area.
Multiple hunting teams were active in the forest at the time. Officials have not determined whether the man was accidentally shot by a hunter or if another scenario occurred.
Evelina Olsson, a police spokesperson, said in a statement that the victim is a man in his 50s. He was feeding animals when the incident happened.
Local residents discovered the injured man and called emergency services. An ambulance transported him to a hospital for treatment.
Police have cordoned off the area for forensic examination. They have initiated a preliminary investigation for gross negligent bodily harm.
Officers have contacted all hunting teams in the vicinity and requested they cease shooting during the police operation. Investigators plan to interview everyone involved to determine what occurred.
This incident highlights the risks during Sweden's active hunting seasons, when forests contain both recreational hunters and local residents. The investigation continues as authorities work to establish the exact circumstances of the shooting.