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Loose dog kills roe deer fawn in suspected poaching case near Bischofswiesen

A tragic encounter between a loose dog and a defenseless fawn turns deadly. Now, police hunt for the owner—who could face serious poaching charges.

In this picture we can observe a deer which is in brown color standing on the ground. In the...
In this picture we can observe a deer which is in brown color standing on the ground. In the background we can observe fence. There are trees. We can observe stone wall here.

Young deer cub allegedly killed by loose dog - Loose dog kills roe deer fawn in suspected poaching case near Bischofswiesen

A tragic incident has occurred in Bischofswiesen, Berchtesgadener Land, where a young roe deer fawn was killed by a loose dog. The dog's owner remains unidentified and is under investigation for potential poaching-related offenses. The incident unfolded near Bischofswiesen, with a passerby discovering the lifeless fawn and alerting the local hunting leaseholder. The dog had chased, bitten, and gnawed at the fawn, resulting in fatal injuries. Despite extensive searches, the dog's owner has not been found. Authorities are treating this as a poaching case and are actively seeking witnesses to help identify the culprit. The search for the dog's owner continues, with potential charges of poaching-related offenses pending. Police urge anyone with information to come forward. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of responsible pet ownership and the impact it can have on local wildlife.

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