Crime & Hunting
Five Long-Eared Owls Shot: Hobby Hunters Face Trial
A father and two sons shot five long-eared owls in Upper Austria. The trio is charged with animal cruelty and faces up to two years in prison.
Five Long-Eared Owls Shot
A father (67) and two of his sons (36, 31) are alleged to have shot five protected long-eared owls in Pram (Austria). A chance witness discovered a shot-up bird of prey nest and the remains of the birds.
Up to Two Years in Prison
The Wels public prosecutor's office has filed charges for the intentional killing of a vertebrate. One of the accused is a sworn hunting warden. The three hobby hunters have not yet confessed. More on the topic of Crime and Hunting, Species Protection and Hunting Law.
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