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Wild boars in Dortmund: Red alarm level for drivers!
In Dortmund, wild boars are increasingly being sighted, especially in Lütgendortmund. Experts warn of traffic accidents and the challenges of wildlife administration.
Wild boars in Dortmund: Red alarm level for drivers!
The sighting of wild boars in Dortmund accumulates - especially in the districts of Lütgendortmund and Bövinghausen. Again and again the animals penetrate into inhabited areas, which leads to worrying situations. Förster Winfried Hardes reports that the wild boars managed to overcome the motorway rings, which was considered one of the reasons for a long time, which is why they were not at home in Dortmund. But with increasing population pressure, the animals are increasingly spreading, which presents the city dwellers with new challenges, as Radio912.de.
There were only police operations in Lütgendortmund on Friday when wild boars were sighted on the A40 on and departure. In order to drive away the animals from the highway, targeted shots were given. Fortunately, the police managed to successfully pass the animals. However, it remains to be hoped that such incidents will not become a habit, because a recent incident shows the dangers: yesterday an accident occurred at Bochum-Werne on the A40, in which five wild boars were fatally crashed and four cars. This was a wild boar mother with her boys who wanted to cross the highway, as wdr.
Tips for avoiding game accidents
With the increasing risk of accidents, the ADAC is warning drivers to be careful. Significantly reducing speed or even braking completely can be life-saving in critical situations. Turning off the high beams to avoid blinding the animals and honking the horn can also be helpful in scaring wild boars off the road. In the event of a collision, you should definitely turn on the hazard warning lights, put on a high-visibility vest and secure the scene of the accident.
Wild boars are not just an urban phenomenon: they play an important role within the ecosystem in Germany and are present in both rural and urban areas. Around 600,000 wild boars are killed annually, with the population has grown steadily since the 1980s, currently to around two to three million animals. The main reasons for this growth are mild winter and optimal food conditions, while natural enemies increase. A fact that not only explains ecological, but also agricultural and traffic safety challenges, as wiltierwelt.de.
Overall, it is important that we are aware of the challenges that the coexistence with wild boar brings. The interdisciplinary cooperation between nature conservation, agriculture and traffic safety is crucial for harmonious coexistence in our growing wild boar population. Because if we give attention to nature and also deal consciously with the animals, we may be able to drive through the city and on the country roads more carefree in the future.