A three-month-old puppy was killed by a wolf in West Jutland, according to multiple reports. The attack occurred about 20 meters from the puppy's owners' house. The wolf dragged the puppy 900 meters into a forest and left it there without eating it, major media outlets reported.
The owners suspected a wolf was behind the attack and contacted authorities. A wildlife consultant from the Danish Nature Agency confirmed the suspicion. According to NRK Nyheter, Jens Henrik Jacobsen, a wildlife consultant with the agency, described the bite pattern as definitive evidence of a wolf attack.
It is definitely a wolf that has killed the dog. We have concluded that based on the bite pattern.
The specific breed of the puppy has not been disclosed, and it remains unclear whether the wolf involved has been identified or tracked. Authorities have not announced specific measures to prevent further attacks, and the exact location within West Jutland has not been specified. The current wolf population in Denmark and whether this behavior is typical are also unknown.
The incident has raised concerns among local residents about wolf presence near populated areas. Wildlife experts note that while wolf attacks on pets are rare, they can occur when wolves become habituated to human environments. The Danish Nature Agency is monitoring the situation and advises pet owners to keep animals indoors at night.
Further investigations are ongoing to determine if the wolf is part of a known pack or a lone individual.