A wolf was shot and killed Friday in the Landeck district of Tyrol, Austria, after repeatedly being sighted near residential areas. The animal had been identified as a “risk wolf” due to its proximity to homes.
The order authorizing the shooting was issued Friday, and the wolf was killed later that evening, according to a statement released Saturday by the state of Tyrol. The move underscores the ongoing challenges of managing wildlife populations near human settlements.
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“Repeated detections in the immediate vicinity of inhabited areas have made it clear that action was needed. I thank the local hunters for their swift action,” said Josef Geisler, a state deputy governor. The shooting order was lifted following the animal’s death.
The state is asking the public to report any further sightings using a form available on its website. This incident follows a similar event in February, when a wolf was killed in Kappl, in the Paznauntal region of the Landeck district.
