A 77-year-old woman suffered serious injuries on Monday after an arrow struck her head, despite her being released from the hospital earlier in the day following the incident. The arrow came from a neighbor who was practicing with a bow in the garden of his home, and it acted as a dangerous misfire that impacted the victim who was simply nearby. The event unfolded on the resident’s property and its consequences were felt by those in the surrounding area.
According to sources connected to the investigation, the incident appeared to be random in nature at first. It occurred around 20:30 in the evening at Falgar park in Les Franqueses del Vallès, located in the province of Barcelona. Onlookers and members of the community were discussed in local reports as authorities began to piece together what happened that evening.
While strolling in the park with several relatives, the elderly woman unexpectedly came into contact with an arrow that had been unintentionally discharged from a neighbor’s garden. The area where the neighbor was practicing archery served as the backdrop for the misfire, and the accident disrupted the peaceful activities of people nearby who were simply enjoying a walk or time with family.
The Emergency Medical System responded promptly, dispatching three teams to the scene to assist. The woman, who was initially described as being in serious condition, received immediate medical care on site and was transported by ambulance to Hospital de Sant Pau. There, medical staff worked to stabilize her and successfully removed the arrow from her head, a procedure that is critical for preventing further complications and ensuring a safer recovery process. By dawn, she had shown signs of improvement, allowing clinicians to conclude the most urgent phase of treatment and begin planning the next steps in her rehabilitation.