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Hobby hunter (42) falls to his death in Graubünden

A 42-year-old hobby hunter was found dead near Ferrera in Graubünden after falling in steep terrain close to a hunting post.

Editorial Wild beim Wild — 6 September 2023

42-year-old found lifeless near Ferrera

On Tuesday, a lifeless hobby hunter was found near Ferrera in the canton of Graubünden.

The man had fallen in steep, rugged terrain close to a hunting post.

Hunting companions launch search

The 42-year-old had made his way to a hunting post in the area below Mut Grischol on Monday evening, intending to hunt in the early hours of the following morning. When he could not be reached by phone on Tuesday morning, his hunting companions launched a search. The hobby hunter was found lifeless below the said hunting post the same day, shortly before 1 p.m.

Fall in steep terrain

According to initial findings by the Graubünden public prosecutor's office and the cantonal police, the hobby hunter's death was the result of a fall in steep and rugged terrain. A Rega helicopter was deployed to recover the accident victim. IG Wild beim Wild systematically documents hunting accidents .

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