Hunting accidents in France have risen, with eleven fatalities reported during the last season. This figure approaches the total deaths from the previous two seasons combined. The previous years had seen a historic low of six deaths yearly for two consecutive seasons. Additionally, 60 serious injuries and 32 minor injuries were recorded, with 84 percent of victims being hunters. The OFB maintains that despite the recent increases, hunting is now half as dangerous as it was 20 years ago and emphasizes the importance of vigilance.
The number of people killed and injured in hunting accidents in France is on the rise, new figures show, despite new safety measures around guns and alcohol.
Eleven people died in France during the last season for 'la chasse', according to official figures, almost as many as the previous two seasons combined.
In total 84 percent of victims of hunt incidents were hunters - and all of those killed were hunters.
OFB Director General Olivier Thibault noted, "The overall trend over 25 years remains very good, but we must remain vigilant."
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