Roughly translated by TWIN Observer
The County Board has decided to allow the culling of a wolf in the Munkfors region. The decision is a result of a domestic dog was attacked by a wolf.
“We have made the assessment that there are grounds for a cull now. We had a request for it a few weeks ago but rejected it. The fact that it now came another attack, we now judge that the criteria for a cull fulfilled,” says Maria Falkevik, predators manager at the County Administrative Board in Värmland.
Are you sure which wolf it is all about?
“We are fairly certain that it is the Olsäter pair which was there formerly
It was a few days ago as a dog owner in Munkfors region took a walk in the woods next to his house. Then his dog was attacked by a wolf. The dog owner ran toward the wolf with his arms outstretched and screaming. Wolf released their grip on the dog, who survived with wounds.
We have reported on people in the area who are concerned and do not dare let their children. Do they need to be concerned about during the holiday season?
“No. It is nothing strange that you see dogs pass settlements in the daytime. There is nothing that makes us judge that these wolves pose no risk to humans,” says Maria Falkevik.