A wolf attacking a flock of sheep taken in Lozère

L’animal a été tué par un chasseur mandaté par l’éleveur.

L’animal a été tué dans la nuit du samedi 8 au dimanche 9 juin 2024.

The prefecture of Lozère communicates that a wolf, in a situation of attack on a herd of sheep, was taken as part of a defensive shot, on the night of June 8 to 9, in the town of Gorges du Tarn Causses, a wolf in a situation of attack on a sheep flock was taken as part of a defensive fire.

The shooting took place in addition to the preventive measures put in place by the breeder to protect his herd. This shot was carried out by a hunter mandated by the operator. This sample follows three recent reports of damage to herds located nearby.

A male of about 2 years old

This is the 51st wolf killed in France since the start of the year within the framework of ministerial decrees setting the conditions and limits under which exemptions from destruction bans can be granted concerning this species.

The regulatory autopsy was carried out by the departmental laboratory on Monday June 10. She determined it was a male about two years old.