Man fighting for life after being shot in chest on NQ pig hunt
A man is fighting for his life after being accidentally shot in the chest during a pig hunting trip in outback Queensland.
Jul 05, 2023, updated May 22, 2025
A man has been accidentally shot during a North Queensland pig hunt. (Photo: Australian Wildlife Conservancy)
A group of men were shooting feral pigs on private property at Cunamulla, 750km west of Brisbane, on Tuesday night.
One was thrown from the rear tray of a four-by-four when the driver hit a bump, Queensland Police said.
His loaded rifle discharged as he hit the ground, hitting another man in the torso.
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The man in his 50s was taken to Cunnamulla Hospital in critical condition with a severe chest wound.
He was later airlifted to Princess Alexandra Hospital.
Police have described the incident as an accidental discharge and said no charges had been laid at this stage.
It is understood the men were not local residents.
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