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Drama on the street: Only one heroine helps after a wildlife accident near Templin!
On July 7, 2025, a driver in Uckermark had an accident with wild animals. Despite being scared, a passerby helped while other drivers drove past.
Drama on the street: Only one heroine helps after a wildlife accident near Templin!
An unexpected wildlife accident causes excitement on the road between Egarsee and Templin. On July 7th, Ellen Namyslo, a resident of Egarsee, experienced a moment of shock when a fallow deer suddenly jumped in front of her car. Instinctively, she decided not to swerve to avoid further accidents. The animal hit the hood of her vehicle and flew to the side of the road. The airbag deployed and Ellen found herself trapped in the car. To her horror, the driver's side door wouldn't open.
Despite the chaos and the many drivers passing by, no one stopped to help. Fortunately, a young woman, Anne Perleberg, provided the necessary support. She looked after Ellen, called the emergency number and ensured that the ambulance, fire brigade and police got to the scene of the accident quickly. "It's just unfortunate that no one else stopped to help. We are grateful that Anne did this, despite her own obligations," said her husband Jörg Namyslo, who was not happy with the other drivers after the accident.
Accidents involving wildlife are a serious problem
Unfortunately, accidents involving wild animals are a widespread phenomenon in Germany. According to that ADAC An accident like this happens every two minutes. Around 265,000 wildlife accidents were reported in 2022, resulting in over a million wild animals dying in collisions annually. The greatest risk of accidents involving wildlife occurs especially in the evening and early morning hours when animals frequently cross the streets.
The most common causes of accidents are deer, which are involved in around 86 percent of cases, followed by wild boars at 12 percent. To avoid such incidents, experts recommend driving with foresight, increased awareness of dangers and observing traffic signs such as “wild crossing” at critical points. Speed reduction and an appropriate reaction can be crucial here. Furthermore, partial comprehensive insurance covers damage to the vehicle caused by collisions with furred game, which also includes deer and wild boar.
Safe reactions after a wildlife accident
After an accident involving wildlife, you should always follow certain rules. The hazard warning lights should be switched on, and it is also important to put on a safety vest and secure the scene of the accident. The ADAC advises to notify the police on 110 and inform hunters to obtain a game damage certificate. Dead animals should be dragged to the edge, but the game that has been hit must not be removed, otherwise you risk being charged with poaching.
Ellen Namyslo's incident shows how important it is to stand by one another in such critical moments. A few attentive helpers could make all the difference in many situations. So let’s stay vigilant and help when it matters!