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Wolf causes horror: Two sheep torn into Wanna!
Sheep were killed again in Cuxhaven, which is unsettling animal owners. A farmer calls for clear hunting law rules.
Wolf causes horror: Two sheep torn into Wanna!
On Monday evening, a new incident caused a lot of excitement in Wanna: two sheep were killed on a farm. These belonged to a farmer who kept them as “hobby sheep” and they lived in a pony meadow not far from his grandchildren’s sandpit. According to initial findings, the farmer suspects that the attack took place in the early evening, while a neighbor heard unusual noises around 8 p.m., which he was unable to identify. In order to get an accurate picture, camera recordings from the stable should now be evaluated. The incident is about 4 miles (6.5 kilometers) from a previous cattle raid in which a wolf was released for shooting. Interestingly, the deadline for this shooting ended on the day the sheep was killed.
The repeated cracks not only unsettle the affected farmer, but also other livestock farmers in the region. A ram was also recently killed in Nordholz, and another breeding ram and a lamb were found dead in the pasture. The Lower Saxony Ministry for the Environment, Energy and Climate Protection confirmed that no wolf was shot as part of the approved procedure. However, Environment Minister Christian Meyer has announced that Lower Saxony will continue to issue shooting permits. The ministry generally does not comment on individual cracks in order to preserve the anonymity of the quick kills and to protect affected farm animals and the people involved in their removal from hostility.
Demands for clear rules
The affected farmer is demanding clear rules and the inclusion of wolves in hunting law to regulate the population. In view of the repeated incidents, discontent in the region is palpable and many animal owners are worried about the safety of their animals. It remains to be seen whether and how the regulations mentioned will be implemented and whether they can actually offer animal owners the necessary protection.
A look beyond the borders of Lower Saxony shows that the topic of “regulation” is also of great importance in other areas. Senate Bill 17 was recently passed in Texas, banning diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at public universities. This decision caused concern among many students and teachers, similar to how the sheep attack in Wanna worried animal owners.
In nature as well as in society – changes are often controversial and can cause uncertainty. Whether it is wolves threatening livestock or regulations restricting cultural diversity, one thing is certain: there is a challenge for communities in both cases. Those responsible are required to find solutions that are acceptable to everyone involved.