Rehkitz rescue on the A14: Tierleben wins over traffic chaos!

Rehkitz rescue on the A14: Tierleben wins over traffic chaos!

On Saturday morning it was said on the A 14 near Nossen: "Pure luck!" As the Freie Presse to be blocked. The reason? A brave fawn rescue that is becoming more and more important not only in this region, but also in the whole country. At 6.40 a.m. the closures were put into force to save two rods and their two fibers on a meadow that was exactly intended for the MAHD.

The rescuers from a regional association reacted at lightning speed in order to prevent the animals' misfortune by the impending mower. Such operations are no longer uncommon. Since the setting season of the fawn lasts from May 1st to June 30th, these animals are increasingly becoming the target of agricultural machines. Studies such as those of German Wildlife Foundation show that simple but effective methods for overgrowing mother animals and their boys can help to avoid tragic incidents.

The right measures

The approaches to rescue are diverse. In order to prevent mowing machines from penetrating the habitat of the fawn, targeted measures are important one day before the mowing. Wild hits, consisting of plastic bags or balloons, can be effective, according to the knowledge from Sweden. Acoustic signals, such as beeps combined with flashing lights, have also proven themselves to keep the animals away. However, the installation of these aids should be strategically to avoid habituation effects.

to increase a small area a few hours before the actual mowing, can also ricken and move your fleece to flee. The human smell plays a crucial role here because it also unsettles the animals. This simple procedure requires little effort, but can save many animals.

The challenges of the setting season

The set season is a time full of challenges, especially for the wild animal rescuers. Experts of Waldwissen.net Draw a clear picture of the different phases of the reunet setting. The first phase, until around mid -May, is mainly characterized by young, oppressive animals, while from mid -June, refugee animals in particular have been recorded. In the middle of this period is a difficult second phase that makes measures to protect the fawn particularly challenging.

A complete avoidance of the mowing death is unfortunately not possible, but compliance with certain measures can drastically reduce the risk. Regular checks in the field economy and the tracking of the animals in the area around a mowed fawn play a central role in saving these small creatures. Experts advise you to look for other fawns in a radius of 50 to 80 meters, as twins often rite.

This rescue operation not only preserved the animals from terrible mowing death, but also showed that community and quick action offer effective ways to protect the life of the wild animals. This makes an impending misfortune a happy outcome that puts a smile on everyone involved.