Cycling: Christiane Koschier-Bitante was shot by a hunter in Italy. The 41-year-old Austrian, who plays for the amateur team Fimap-Mr. Gud drives, was preparing for a race at Colloredo near Vicenza at the time of the accident.
According to the Italian newspaper L'Arena, Koschier-Bitante, who became Austrian champion in 1993, was traveling with her partner when she was hit by shotgun shells in the arm and hip. These were removed immediately after the accident in the hospital.
The hunter rushed to help Koschier-Bitante after the accident. According to his own statements, he had confused the Austrian with a rabbit. The Italian police have taken on the case and initiated investigations against the hunter.
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