Overview
- The couple was walking with their dog on fields near Großefehn in Landkreis Aurich when they were struck around midday Saturday.
- A 42-year-old woman was hit in the forehead and a 45-year-old man in the arm, with pellets causing minor injuries without penetrating.
- Emergency responders encountered the hunting party at the scene following the shot.
- A participating hunter admitted firing; officers inspected her shotgun and firearms documentation.
- Authorities describe the case as a hunting accident and note similar incidents in 2025, including several that were fatal.