Wolf snatches leashed dog
In the Netherlands, a Wolf snatched the leashed dog of a walker. The search for the dog continues, according to the Province of Utrecht. Dog owners were urged to be extra cautious in the area. The Province of Utrecht stated that the Wolf was trying to protect its pups.
In a nature reserve in the Netherlands, a Wolf snatched and carried away the leashed dog of a walker. The search for the dog continues, according to the Province of Utrecht. Dog owners were advised to be on the lookout for possible Wolves in the vast nature reserve at Leusden in the center of the country. Dogs should also not be let off the leash where it is permitted. Appropriate warning signs for Wolves should now be posted.
An analysis of video recordings showed that the corresponding Wolf had pups and that the dog had come close to them, according to the Province of Utrecht. The Wolf saw the dog instinctively as a threat and wanted to protect its pups.
The attack on the previous Saturday was not recorded on cameras. It is not known whether the Wolf killed the dog. No information was given about what kind of dog it was.
It is aware that Wolves are becoming more visible and this can lead to problems, according to the Province of Utrecht. Since the incident with the dog is considered a natural behavior of a Wolf by experts, it is not allowed to capture or kill the corresponding Wolf.
In Germany, a Wolf caused unrest on Norderney at the end of June. "The national park administration and the hunting association continue to be vigilant and closely monitor the situation on the island," the national park administration stated. So far, there have been no rips or "confirmed interactions with livestock." The national park administration plans to install more wildlife cameras. Possible Wolf sightings should still be reported to the national park administration.
Furthermore, the national park administration and the city of Norderney invited livestock farmers and hunters, according to their statements, to a professional exchange with a Wolf expert and an expert from the state Wolf Office. During this exchange, information was provided on potential risks for livestock farming and protective measures that can be taken.
The international community expresses concern over the increasing encounters between Wolves and domesticated animals in Europe, with the Netherlands and Germany being recent examples. Strict guidelines for pet owners in nature reserves are being implemented, including the posting of warning signs and advising against letting dogs off leashes.
