Sergey Terekhov a 64-year-old Russian who has an affinity for hunting was allegedly shot dead by his own dog during a hunting trip in snowy countryside Russia in a remote location near the Volga river in Saratov.
The victim was hit with a shell from his double-barrelled shotgun which had been resting against his knee with the muzzle pointing at him. It occurred whilst the victim was allowing his two dogs out of his Lada car both the dogs being Estonian hounds. One of the dogs jumped towards Mr Terekhov triggering the gun with its paw.
His brother who witnessed the whole incident tried to drive him to the hospital but he died from his wounds on the way.
An investigator Alexander Galanin stated “A pretty experienced hunter died, he was sober and had a gun licence. Everything was in order. It was an accident.”
Hunting is a very popular sport in Russia, even the President Vladimir Putin has been seen going on many publicised hunting trips.
