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Illegal lynx killing in Poland

Overview

A female lynx was discovered dead in the Kokna River near Złocieniec, Poland. Initial investigations by the West Pomeranian Nature Society and local police suggested the animal had been shot, as bullet fragments were recovered from its body. At the time of discovery, the animal was in an advanced state of decomposition, leaving experts unable to confirm if she was a nursing mother.

Subsequent autopsy results conducted by veterinarian Roman Lizoń confirmed that the four-year-old female was the mother of at least three kittens, approximately three months old. The District Prosecutor's Office in Drawsko Pomorskie is investigating the death, noting that X-ray scans revealed metal fragments consistent with a hunting rifle. Authorities are also examining whether the body was intentionally moved to the river to hide evidence.

As the lynx is a strictly protected species in Poland, the incident is being treated as an illegal killing. Naturalists are attempting to locate the orphaned kittens, though their survival is deemed highly unlikely. Perpetrators of such crimes face up to five years in prison.

Entities

Złocieniec · Kokna River · Zachodniopomorskie Towarzystwo Przyrodnicze · Prosecutor's Office in Drawsko Pomorskie · West Pomeranian Nature Society

Timeline

  1. 24 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Lynx killed near Złocieńiec leaves three kittens orphaned

    Authorities in Poland are investigating the suspected illegal killing of a protected female lynx near Złocieńca. An autopsy confirmed she was the mother of three kittens, which are now missing.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 7 sources
    Lynx found shot in river near Złocieniec, Poland

    A female lynx was found shot in the Kokna River near Złocieniec, Poland. Authorities are investigating the illegal killing, which marks the eleventh such incident in the species' local recovery program.

Sources

dzienniknarodowy.pl · geekweek.pl · podroze.onet.pl · polityka.co.pl · radioszczecin.pl · razydzisiaj.pl · wykop.pl · zielona.interia.pl