Duck massacre in front of schools: Children traumatized, perpetrators on the run!

Duck massacre in front of schools: Children traumatized, perpetrators on the run!

Braunau, Österreich - On Thursday morning, three dead ducks were discovered in front of the polytechnic school in Braunau. These were scattered on the street - one even on the opposite lane - which the residents and the students excited. According to the report of OE24 it is not said that the ducks were found at a distance of several meters. Johanna Stadler, the boss of Pfotenhilfe, was stunned by this incident and emphasized that increased caution was advised in the area.

The horrified children who regularly came into contact with the ducks in the school garden could not avoid the sight. The ducks were known in front of the school and brooded there every year. The boss of Pfotenhilfe described the crime as barbaric and heartless because she took place directly on the school's way of school. She criticized the handling of animals and the potential psychological effects on the children who had to experience the cruel sight.

legal consequences and investigations

The animal welfare organization has filed a complaint against unknown persons and the police asks the population for clues. According to some reports, the driver, who is responsible for the death of the ducks, could have committed drivers, which made the investigation even more difficult. The police can be reached on 059133 4200-100 to collect information.

in Austria threatens up to two years in prison for proven cruelty to animals. The legal foundations for the protection of animals are anchored in the Animal Welfare Act (TSchG), which has been in force since January 1, 2005. Among other things, this law regulates the attitude of animals and prohibits actions that can harm animal welfare in accordance with the requirements that are also defined by EU guidelines. For example, in the 1st animal husbandry regulation, minimum requirements for the attitude of different animals are determined that extend over the entire agricultural areas. More information can be found on the website of the Federal Ministry for Agriculture, Regions and Tourism. .

The tragedy of these events throws a light on the necessary protection of animals and emphasizes the importance of the education for the younger generation. Animal cruelty must be seen as a serious crime that can not only harm the animals themselves, but also to the community.