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Animal welfare: Howling fox trapped in illegal trap
Germany🏛️ Politics5 hr. ago

Animal welfare: Howling fox trapped in illegal trap

On July 5, 2026, police and firefighters in Gotha rescued a fox trapped in an illegal animal trap. The incident was triggered by loud, screeching noises coming from a garden area, where the fox was found stuck in a device known as a 'Tellereisen.' The animal was freed and released. Authorities are investigating the case under Germany’s Animal Welfare Act. According to the German Hunting Association, traps that do not capture animals safely are prohibited.

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Animal welfare: Howling fox trapped in illegal trap

On July 5, 2026, police and firefighters in Gotha rescued a fox trapped in an illegal animal trap. The incident was triggered by loud, screeching noises coming from a garden area, where the fox was found stuck in a device known as a 'Tellereisen.' The animal was freed and released. Authorities are investigating the case under Germany’s Animal Welfare Act. According to the German Hunting Association, traps that do not capture animals safely are prohibited.

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