A reindeer with its ears cut off and a cut across its neck was discovered by the Idre sameby on Monday. The reindeer was in poor condition after the ears were cut off all the way to the head, and the decision was made to euthanize it. According to Peter Andersson, chairman of the sameby, the incident occurred during the winter but was only discovered during reindeer separation.
The event has been reported to the police. Andersson described it as animal cruelty and said it could be interpreted as a hate crime. The Idre sameby stated that they have seen other samebyar affected, such as reindeer being chased by snowmobile riders, but never experienced it in Idre before.
The incident occurred during the winter but was only discovered during reindeer separation.
According to the police, a report has been made regarding animal cruelty and vandalism. A preliminary investigation has been initiated, but the police press spokesperson stated that the investigation is not active as there is currently no suspect.
Andersson described it as animal cruelty and said it could be interpreted as a hate crime.
The Idre sameby stated that they have seen other samebyar affected, such as reindeer being chased by snowmobile riders, but never experienced it in Idre before.
According to the police, a report has been made regarding animal cruelty and vandalism.
The investigation is not active as there is currently no suspect.