https://www.unionesarda.it/en/sardinia/oliena-andrea-puddu-killed-by-buckshot-fired-during-a-hunting-trip-nqa7apu9
12/30/2025
The autopsy carried out this morning by coroner Roberto Demontis at the Brotzu hospital in Cagliari on the body of Andrea Puddu , 58 years old, a farmer from Oliena, confirmed that the man was hit in the chest by four buckshot during a hunting trip .
Prosecutor Andrea Jacopo Ghironi has investigated Giovanni Puligheddu, 71, a hunting companion (represented by lawyer Giovanni Angelo Colli), for manslaughter . Puligheddu voluntarily presented himself at the police station and admitted his guilt . The tragedy occurred Sunday afternoon in the Sa Serra reserve , when a wild boar suddenly emerged, causing Puligheddu to fire a shot, hitting Andrea.
The man leaves behind his wife and a 10-year-old child.
The victim’s body has been returned to the family: the funeral will be held tomorrow at 3 pm in the parish of Sant’Ignazio di Loyola in Oliena .
The Carabinieri are continuing their investigation to determine the exact circumstances of the accident, and the rifle used has been seized.