Despite attempts to confirm the presence of a wolf through genetic examination, the results were inconclusive as the carcass was left in the rain for two days and possibly genetically contaminated by foxes.
As a result, specially trained sniffer dogs were deployed to search the area, and they detected a wolf scent.
Based on the expert report, it was not possible to definitively exclude the presence of a wolf.
In accordance with the Action and Management Plan for dealing with wolves in Luxembourg, the affected sheep farmer will be partially compensated.
This is the fourth confirmed sighting of a wolf in Luxembourg in recent years, with previous sightings in the Holzem-Garnich area in 2017, the Niederanven area in 2020, and the Wincrange area in January 2022.
The wolf, a strictly protected species throughout Europe, plays a significant role in local ecosystems as a top predator and helps to reduce the excessive densities of cloven-hoofed game.
