Dead Wildsau on Kreisstraße: Who is responsible for removal?

Dead Wildsau on Kreisstraße: Who is responsible for removal?

A deadly drama on the side of the road! Since the end of September there has been a lifeless Wildsau on the district road between Sigmaringen and Unterschmungen. The question arises: Who is responsible for the removal of this animal carcass? While the Sigmaringer district office insists that the respective hunting tenant is responsible, County Jägermeister Hans-Jürgen Klaiber sees the situation very differently.

Klaiber emphasizes that the salvage of injured wild animals is a “voluntary performance” of the hunters after accidents that they offer to the general public. Every year, the hunters in the Sigmaringen district drive to the aid of over 1,000 game accidents at night and during the day. If necessary, the hunting tenant can also issue an accident certificate for the insurance company, but: "There is no legal obligation," adds Klaiber.

culprits on the fast lane

But here it gets interesting! According to Klaiber, the ultimate responsibility for the disposal of dead animals is on the road at the road maintenance department. When the game stays there, they are the last that have to intervene. "We will continue to voluntarily provide this service. We cannot afford a 100 % cover," he concludes. It remains unclear when the most catchy solution is realized to remove this animal remains - the clock ticks, while the carcass linger motionless on the roadside!