Now also a dead bear! In addition to recent predator sightings in Salzburger Flachgau and Pinzgau, a male was killed yesterday. Two train drivers had informed the police on Tuesday morning that a dead bear was lying on the track between Schwarzach and Lend im Pongau. “He was just unlucky,” state bear commissioner Hubert Stock told “Krone.” The bear’s left hind leg was severed in the impact, and it also suffered serious head injuries.
The animal was transported by freight car from the scene of the accident and taken to a cold store. Investigations must reveal how the bear died. DNA samples are used to find out where it came from. In addition, the animal is taken to the Research Institute for Wildlife Research in Vienna for autopsy.
Poaching has been reported
Apparently there is an anonymous complaint about poaching. Say: According to the advertisement, the animal was previously killed by human hands. However, for Stock and State Huntsman Max Mayr Melnhof, it is clear that the collision with the train was fatal for the young bear.
According to Mayr Melnhof, it concerns a young male, which is called a sex animal. “They move around until they find a partner,” the state hunter says, adding, “It’s sad and unfortunate. But that’s just the beginning.” There is a lack of natural space for large predators. The population is simply too dense for wild animals. “Each Austrian has only the area of a football field at his disposal.” He does not rule out future damage to people, livestock and pets. large bear population in Slovenia – there are about 1000 – many will also come to Austria.
Bear is taken care of
It is already clear what will happen to the animal in the future. It must be prepared and used for fighter training. So the specimen does not enter the house of nature.
There are still open questions: The ÖBB could not confirm that the drivers who reported the animal also collided with the bear with their train. If it was another train, why didn’t the drivers notice the accident?
Source: Krone
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