This story focuses on the city of Coburg. - Someone mysteriously fires at wild pigeons, leaving one bird lifeless.
A mysterious individual is thought to have fired at pigeons in the Coburg area. Police reports from yesterday tell us that this person shot and killed a pigeon, wounding another one with a stray bullet in Bad Rodach on Sunday night. A local resident contacted the cops after hearing several gunshots. He later came across an injured pigeon in his garden and a deceased pigeon on the rooftop of his home. The bullet's size leads police to assume that the unknown assailant used an air rifle, stated a police representative. The authorities are now probing this as a possible infraction of the Animal Protection Law and are seeking any potential eyewitnesses.
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The incident has sparked concern within the Coburg community, as wildlife protection is a matter close to many hearts. Residents in the County of Coburg and nearby Upper France have been advised to keep their pets indoors at night, given the use of an air rifle in this crime. This incident has raised questions about hunting laws in Bavaria, as air rifles are commonly used for sport but can pose a threat to wildlife.
Source: www.stern.de
