Photos have been published by Police and witnesses or anyone with information are urged to come forward in relation to a duck hunting incident near the Clutha River on May 1 where two walkers were wounded. 

The incident involved two women being wounded by shotgun pellets while walking on a trail alongside the Clutha River. 

Southern District Police shared a photo of the pair wanted for questioning on their Facebook page. 

Police shared photos of the men (pictured) wanted for questioning over a duck shooting incident in which two women were wounded last weeked. 

“Can you help us?” the post states. 

“Police are seeking information regarding the two people pictured, following an incident near the Clutha River in Alexandra on 1st May.

“If you have any information which could help, please contact Police on 105 quoting file number 210502/0987.

“Alternatively, you can also provide us with anonymous information via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

Police are still making inquiries and no arrests have been made yet.

Southern District Police shared their appeal online. 

Earlier: 

At around 11am (Saturday May 1) two women walking along a track by the Clutha River in Alexandra sustained minor shotgun pellet injuries, a Police statement says. 

One was injured in the lower leg and the other in the shoulder.

The shots were fired by a group of men duck shooting from a boat in the river.

The men responsible spoke to the injured women when they realised what had happened and offered assistance, however they left the scene in their boat and have not yet been identified.

Police were notified of the matter after the women arrived at the Alexandra Medical Centre, where their injuries were treated. (continue reading below).

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Officers investigating the incident would like to speak to the men, and we ask them to get in touch as soon as possible by calling 105 quoting P046364839.

Anyone else who may have seen the incident is also asked to get in contact.

This incident is an important reminder for people to stay vigilant about safety when hunting this game bird season.

Anybody handling a firearm should always treat it as loaded; that means always pointing the firearm in a safe direction and checking your firing zone.

When your firearm is not in use, Police would encourage people to take chamber flags with them and insert them in the breach.

We also want to remind people of the Seven Basic Firearms Safety Rules:

1. Treat every firearm as loaded

2. Always point firearms in a safe direction

3. Load a firearm only when ready to fire

4. Identify your target beyond all doubt

5. Check your firing zone

6. Store firearms and ammunition safely

7. Avoid alcohol and drugs when handling firearms.

More hunting safety information can be found here.

If you have any information which could help, please contact Police on 105 quoting file number 210502/0987.

Alternatively, you can also provide us with anonymous information via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111