First Guy for sure.
#1 Was ready to take the shot, aimed for that specific animal,hit that specific animal(Fatal or not)
With the above 3 statements the #1 was dicided to KILL and to PAY. It was his clear intention that hewant that specific animal. If he failed to do so the first time and needed a little bit assistance then it stays his animal.
I agree with the hunting buddy and hunting competitor theory.
If your buddy drops a US100 Bill and you catch it before it hits the ground does it make it yours?? Certainly not. Same apply in hunting.
Everybody have bad shots now and then and I don't think that it is any true hunters objective to only wound and not kill.