Wolf shot down! Investigations into illegal poaching in Brandenburg

Wolf shot down! Investigations into illegal poaching in Brandenburg

Approached hunting practices are two shot wolves found in Austria and Brandenburg. In Neustift, northeast of the Holderlochalm, the carcass of a wolf was discovered a week ago, which showed signs of a gunshot wound. After initial investigations, the police stated that the shooting was carried out without official approval, which is a serious offense. Christian Viehweider from the police emphasized: "This wolf is about a protected animal species." A hunter who reported after the incident said that in the dark he only saw the head of an animal and thought that it was a fox. The police will now send a final report to the public prosecutor, which will decide the further procedure, as ORF reported.

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A wolf may also be shot illegally in southeastern Brandenburg. The animal's carcass was discovered by witnesses in the Neißemünde area and also showed a gunshot wound. The police have initiated an investigation into suspected poaching. It is checked whether the hunting law has been violated. A new alliance that campaigns against poaching recently criticized the authorities and pointed out the poor prosecution. According to official figures, four illegal wolf castings have already been detected this year, although the number of unreported cases should be considerably higher. According to statistics, most wolves in Brandenburg die in traffic accidents. The legal requirements for the shooting of wolves are strict, because these animals enjoy legal protection, reported RBB24.