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Cattle riots on the A7: police shoot escaped animal!
On the A7 near Flensburg, two cattle got onto the motorway. An animal had to be shot during a police operation.
Cattle riots on the A7: police shoot escaped animal!
An unusual incident occurred on the A7 near Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein. Two cattle managed to escape from their pasture and became confused on the busy highway. This situation not only led to a complete traffic closure, but also to a dramatic police operation.
As early as 11:15 a.m., drivers reported that they had seen cattle on the highway frighteningly close. The police reacted immediately and closed the junctions in Flensburg and Tarp to ensure both the animals and traffic safety. Many vehicles had to be rerouted, which led to significant traffic jams. While the police tried to catch the cattle, one of the animals apparently found its way back to a nearby pasture. This was done with the help of witnesses and police forces.
The dramatic stakes
The second escapee, however, was not so easy to catch. It moved along the motorway towards the Tarp junction, where it was pursued by several patrol cars and a hunter who had arrived. The chase spanned several kilometers and created a worrying situation as the hungry animal remained unpredictable. The safety of road users was given top priority.
The situation escalated around 1:40 p.m. The animal could not be caught, and a nearby railway line also had to be closed, which ultimately led the police to a difficult decision: the cattle had to be shot. “Firing a shot is always the last resort,” explained a police spokesman as the emergency services present looked on. This action demonstrated the urgency and dangers associated with pursuing such an animal.
Causes and consequences
The reason why the cattle were able to get onto the highway remains unclear. An investigation is underway to determine whether there was a hole in the fence or whether the animals escaped from an area that may not have been properly secured. The incident not only resulted in the loss of an animal, but also legal consequences for the farmer whose animals managed to escape. This could further impact his future practical operations.
The events on the A7 are a vivid example of the challenges that the police and security forces have to overcome when unexpected animal sightings occur on the road. Even though the behavior of the cattle may initially seem bizarre to many, it illustrates how quickly such a situation can become dangerous. For more information about this incident, see the report on www.bild.de.