79-year-old hunter sustains gunshot wound

A 79-year-old hunter sustained a gunshot wound to the hand on Monday afternoon and was flown to a hospital beyond the cantonal boundary for treatment.

The incident happened shortly after 3.30 pm in the Gutsch area of the municipality. It is yet not clear how the incident happened, but the precise circumstances are being investigated.

As mentioned, he was flown by helicopter to a specialist clinic for treatment.