The regional expert responsible for large carnivores in the State Nature Inspectorate, Ida Glemminge, confirms to news that there is talk of a wolf attack. So far 30 sheep have died. – There are 28 sheep that have been found dead and two that have been killed. In addition, there is a certain number who are missing and have not been found, says Glemminge. They have documented the extent and damage to the sheep. – It is absolutely terrible. Leader of the Østfold farming association, Ole-Kristian Bergerud, says that the farmers let their animals out to graze these days. Leader of the Østfold Farmers Association, Ole-Kristian Bergerud. Photo: Caroline Bergli Tolfsen / news – This is what we think is the best time of the year, when we can let the animals out on pasture and then the farmer wakes up to this after a night’s sleep. It’s absolutely terrible. Bergerud says they have been in contact with the farmer and will assist if necessary. – It is the worst nightmare a farmer experiences to have such attacks on his animals. Bergerud shares the mayor’s concern and fears that this will make farmers reluctant to run grazing animals and let animals out to graze. – There are many people who deal with grazing animals now who sometimes think extra about whether they can let the animals out to graze. It was Halden Arbeiderblad who first mentioned the case. The sheep were grazing in a large area where there are predator-proof fences, the farmer says. news has been in contact with the farmer, who does not want to comment and is affected by the incident. According to the Norwegian Environment Agency, the figures for both documented and compensated losses of livestock to protected game have decreased in recent years. Fears that many people are reluctant to run grazing animals The municipality will now turn to the Ministry of Climate and Environment and the Ministry of Agriculture and Food. – You can imagine when you wake up in the morning and see that you have had wolves inside your herd and find animals that are half dead and torn up. It’s completely – I don’t think you can fathom it, says the mayor of Aremark, Håkon Tolsby (Sp). Mayor of Aremark, Håkon Tolsby (Sp) says the incident affects the local community. Photo: Rahand Bazaz / news Tolsby believes such incidents can make it difficult to manage grazing animals in the municipality. – It is clear that for those who deal with grazing animals and agriculture in the municipality, this is a huge challenge. It’s absolutely horrible. The municipality is in contact with the farmer. – We have a lot of open pasture and areas that are only suitable for animal husbandry. When you get such attacks, it makes this very difficult and there are probably many people who are reluctant to engage in this type of agriculture in Aremark now, says Tolsby.
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30 sheep died after a wolf attack in Aremark – news Oslo and Viken – Local news, TV and radio
