Animals Three dead calves in Spiringen UR - wolf is not responsible

Three dead calves were found in Spiringen UR in the Chlus area on Wednesday morning. The Office for Forestry and Hunting of the Canton of Uri concluded that neither a wolf nor another predator was responsible.

It is assumed that the three calves were frightened during the night and escaped from the fencing, as reported by the Uri Department of Safety on Thursday. They must have then fallen over a rock face into the depths. It is unclear whether the source of the fright was a wolf, a dog or a car.

One of the dead calves had external injuries and was therefore examined by the Institute of Fish and Wildlife Health at the University of Bern, according to a statement. However, the injuries on the animal's tail were found to be caused by the barbed wire fence. Further scratch marks were inflicted after the animal had died and were not caused by a wolf or a dog.

According to the press release, there are no indications that the calves' deaths were caused by a wolf. However, the cantonal wildlife authorities will continue to monitor the situation, according to the safety directorate.