Wolf in Brandenburg: A blessing in disguise – the driver remains uninjured!

Wolf in Brandenburg: A blessing in disguise – the driver remains uninjured!

In the last few days, a special incident has been buzzing through the streets of Brandenburg: a driver driving his Skoda Octavia had the misfortune of seeing a wolf in front of the vehicle. Fortunately, the driver was unharmed in the accident, although the car sustained material damage amounting to around 7,000 euros. The police informed that in such cases the wolf representative of the State Environment Agency must be notified in order to initiate further measures. An expert will examine the dead wolf to find out whether it was a lone wolf or belonged to a pack, like that Farmer's newspaper reported.

Unfortunately, this is not an isolated case. Loud Wolf protection Germany The number of wolves killed in Germany has increased alarmingly. In 2024 alone, 32 wolves had already been killed in traffic accidents by April. The main cause of wolf deaths continues to be traffic accidents, followed by illegal killings and natural mortality. The view that many of these accidents are not accidental is supported by reports from North Rhine-Westphalia, where grazing livestock owners repeatedly say they deliberately run over wolves.

Hidden dangers and serious concerns

An example of the dangers that threaten wolves is a frightening incident from 2011, when a wolf in the Görlitz district was cruelly chased and run over without braking. Experts agree that this was done intentionally. This act ultimately had no consequences, reinforcing concerns about the lack of consequences for such offenses. A young wandering wolf was also threatened in Thuringia, but the criminal charges were dropped here, which once again highlights the concerns about the protection of animals in Germany.

Regarding the long-term safety of wolves, the environmental organization is calling for better measures to protect the animals. Initiatives such as wildlife fences and wildlife bridges are necessary to protect animals and prevent accidents. The number of 150 out of 193 wolves found that died in traffic accidents in the 2023/2024 monitoring year shows that there is an urgent need for action Wolf protection Germany explained.

The social responsibility

It is time for society to seriously address the consequences of these incidents and uphold both animal welfare and road safety. In many European countries, drivers who intentionally hit wolves have been punished, while in Germany, consistent prosecution of such crimes is often lacking. A call to condemn these practices and call for better legal regulation is long overdue.

A look at the videos available online shows how some drivers deliberately attack wolves, which further fuels the discussion about how to deal with these animals. The terms “wolf-hater forums” and organized criminal networks are rampant in reports Wolf protection Germany.