The animal that was hit and killed by a car on the Westautobahn (A1) in the St. Pölten area last week was a wolf. This was confirmed by investigations from the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, it was stated on Tuesday upon request from the state of Lower Austria. There had already been corresponding suspicions and assumptions shortly after the collision.

Car hit wolf

The incident occurred on March 23 around 11:15 PM. The wolf had crossed the Salzburg-bound lane and was hit by the car. This was followed by an examination of the dead animal by the veterinary service and an investigation by the Research Institute of Wildlife Ecology at the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna. In this context, it was also confirmed that the wolf indeed died as a result of the collision. Another cause was ruled out.

(APA/Red)

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