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A hunter is under investigation for killing an Iberian lynx in Villamanrique (Ciudad Real) while hunting rabbits

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A hunter is under investigation for killing an Iberian lynx in Villamanrique (Ciudad Real) while hunting rabbits

The specimen in question was a three-year-old male, named “Salteado”, who, thanks to the geolocation collar he wore, was known to be in this area.

10/29/2024

Updated at 4:10 p.m.

Hunter investigated for killing Iberian lynx ‘Salteado’ in a hunting reserve in the municipality of Villamanrique (Ciudad Real)while hunting rabbits near a stream.

According to the testimony of the alleged perpetrator, the dogs picked up a rabbit on the spot and when the shot was fired, the animal appeared, killing it involuntarily, because it was immediately behind the rabbit, reported the Civil Guard in a press release. .

The Iberian lynx in question was a three-year-old male, named “Salteado”.who thanks to the geolocation collar he wore, we knew he was in this area.

The active agents carried out an investigation into the alleged perpetrator of the shooting which cost the life of the Iberian lynx. The person indicted is accused of an alleged crime against wildlife for having killed a specimen of a protected species of wildlife with a firearm, and may be sentenced to prison terms of six months to two years , fines and prohibition from practicing the profession. hunting rights. Likewise, the firearm used in the incident was seized.

The procedure carried out was handed over to the Court of Instruction of Villanueva de los Infantes.


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