Moose affair in Pforzheim: Erwin escapes into the Black Forest adventure!

Moose affair in Pforzheim: Erwin escapes into the Black Forest adventure!

What happened in Pforzheim and its surroundings could almost come from a crime story: An elk named “Erwin”, which was supposed to be transported to the Bavarian Forest, ended up in the deep forests of the Black Forest instead. The moose's adventure not only kept the local police busy, but was also a topic of conversation among the region's nature-loving residents. Bnn.de reports the strange incident that raises many questions.

The first reports about Erwin, who was born as a twin in Pforzheim in May 2024, circulated quickly: he was to be brought to the Bavarian Forest at the beginning of October as part of a controlled operation. Instead, the whole thing went completely differently and the moose roamed through the Ortenau district for days, arousing the interest of passers-by and the police. Whether he escaped or whether someone intended to use him as a pet or food is now being investigated. The investigations by the Offenburg police headquarters are in full swing to find out whether there has been a crime here and how Tagesschau.de reported.

Unwanted wandering

The reports about Erwin's adventures are exciting, but also a bit disturbing. After all, animal transport is a highly sensitive issue. Animal protection is a top priority in Germany and the legal basis is clearly defined. The Customs administration monitors animal transport and ensures that conditions are met. Planned transports must follow strict regulations aimed at guaranteeing the welfare of the animals.

Erwin's return to the Pforzheim wildlife park after his short excursion into freedom was shaped by his experience. Erwin is now back in the familiar surroundings of his group, which certainly gives him a feeling of security. The wildlife park and the district office have not yet revealed any new information about the circumstances of its outbreak, but it remains to be seen what clarification the ongoing investigations will provide.

Questions that remain

The big questions remain: How could this unexpected migration come about? Was the animal transport perhaps not sufficiently organized, or was there another, as yet unknown, reason? While investigators investigate a potential violation of animal welfare law, the planned transport remains on hold for the time being. Due to the current development phase of Erwin's antlers, animal transport cannot be carried out until spring.

Erwin's strange journey not only caused excitement, but also sparked numerous conversations. We can look forward to it finding its final destination soon.