A tragic hunting accident occurred in Oulens-sur-Echallens, in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland, resulting in the death of a 64-year-old hunter.

The incident happened during a wild boar hunt when a group of hunters attempted to drive the animals out of a dense thicket.

Initial efforts using dogs were unsuccessful, leading one hunter to fire shots to scare the boars.

Another hunter then shot at a fleeing boar, but the bullet tragically struck a fellow hunter who was waiting in position.

The victim, a resident of the canton of Fribourg, was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency responders.

The police have questioned two hunters, aged 67 and 80, in the presence of a lawyer, but it remains unclear who fired the fatal shot.

An investigation has been launched by the local prosecutor's office to determine the circumstances of the accident.

Authorities have reminded hunters of the legal requirement to clearly identify their target and ensure no one is endangered before shooting.