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Utrecht Province May Kill Problem Wolf, Court Rules
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Keep your dog on a leash in and around Nunspeet, the municipality advises, after four-legged friend Evi was attacked by a wolf in the nearby village of Vierhouten on Wednesday. There are more tips to ensure an encounter with the predator doesn't get out of hand. "Make noise and display impressive behavior."
On Wednesday afternoon, the judge rejected a request for a stay to prevent the shooting of wolf "Bram." The judge rejected the argument of animal rights groups that the incidents could be caused by defensive behavior.
The wolf that bit a woman on the Den Treek estate near Woudenberg in May may be euthanized. A judge ruled this afternoon that the animal has exhibited unusual behavior and is dangerous. Animal rights organizations opposed the cull permit previously issued by the province. In court, they called the permit "disproportionate," RTV Utrecht reports. They originally intended to initiate a formal objection procedure, but the judge ruled that the provin…
The wolf that bit a hiker on the Utrechtse Heuvelrug in May may be shot. A judge granted permission on Wednesday to kill the animal. Animal rights organizations Faunabescherming and Animal Rights had tried unsuccessfully to block the decision.
Utrecht province may kill problem wolf, court rules
The province of Utrecht has been granted permission by the court to shoot the wolf that has repeatedly approached people in the Utrechtse Heuvelrug area. The Fauna Protection Foundation and Animal Rights had asked the court to suspend the permit, but the judge saw no grounds to do so. This means the province may proceed with having the wolf killed.On May 19, the wolf in question bit a female hiker twice on the leg at the Den Treek estate near Le…
PHOTO: Not the Bram from the story. No human is illegal, but a wolf can be, especially if it's a problem wolf like problem wolf Bram. The province of Utrecht wants to shoot Bram, which is a fairly normal reaction to an animal that bites people, but De Faunabescherming (aka Niko Koffeman the Animal Poo-sitter) and Animal Rights filed a lawsuit. They lost, which means Bram can be shot. Let's remember Bram not as he will die (hopefully suddenly fro…
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