On the night of March 29, the blackbuck antelope was shot in the Schönbrunn Zoo. A zookeeper discovered the dead animal, and a veterinarian confirmed a gunshot wound. Investigations on suspicion of animal cruelty under § 222 of the Criminal Code have been initiated. A video shows that at 3:00 a.m., a shot with a silencer was fired from outside the enclosure.
Still No Clue About Perpetrator After Shooting of Blackbuck in Schönbrunn Zoo
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In the case of the shot blackbuck antelope, the police still have no lead on the perpetrator. "Security measures have been enhanced in collaboration with the zoo management. Investigations by the Vienna State Criminal Police Office are still in full swing," the police said on Tuesday.
Night Shifts at Schönbrunn Zoo Increased and Strengthened
The Schönbrunn Zoo is responding to the incident by immediately increasing night shifts and strengthening them with external security, as well as implementing further measures to prevent similar incidents. However, further details have not been communicated for tactical reasons and in consultation with the investigative authorities. According to the zoo, the blackbuck antelope is also called a blackbuck due to the dark coloration of the back in males, while females and young are sand-colored. While females are hornless, males are distinguished by their large, spirally twisted horns.
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