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Suspicious bird photographer triggers police alarm in Gauting!
Police operation in Starnberg: Suspicious bird photographer in camouflage clothing causes excitement in Unterbrunn.
Suspicious bird photographer triggers police alarm in Gauting!
In the early morning hours of June 26, 2025, a spectacular police operation in Gauting caused a stir. Residents reported a suspicious man who was discovered wearing camouflage clothing and a camouflage net in a field between Unterbrunn and Oberpfaffenhofen. The incident occurred near the Oberpfaffenhofen special airport and immediately aroused the curiosity of the police, who were called to the scene at 9 a.m. A 60-year-old resident observed the alleged perpetrator and alerted the security forces. The report reported a man holding a black oblong object, which initially raised suspicions of a long gun, like the one South Germans reported.
When the police arrived, it was initially unclear whether the man was actually carrying a weapon. He lay on the ground and only got up when the officers spoke to him. Another patrol, equipped with binoculars, was finally able to give the all-clear: the long object was not a rifle, but a large camera lens. The 57-year-old from Munich, a well-known bird photographer, loudly expressed his displeasure with the police and described the situation as harassment. He explained that he just wanted to devote himself to one of his hobbies - photographing skylarks, like them Stanet highlights.
A misunderstanding with a happy ending
After the officers established his personal details, the photographer was finally allowed to return to his original location to pursue his passion. Andreas Ruch, head of the Gauting police station, pointed out that such operations are always taken seriously. Nevertheless, the incident illustrates how quickly misunderstandings can arise, especially at a time when security is a high priority.
The case shows once again how important attention and quick reactions are in the neighborhood. Sometimes quick reports from residents can lead to potential misunderstandings being cleared up in a timely manner. In this case, fortunately, it was a harmless bird photographer who caused the ruckus, but it also highlights the importance of communication and understanding between citizens and police.