Captured the wolf in Otranto. High probability that it is an animal raised in captivity; he had a collar
Night operation carried out by Parco Majella technicians in permanent contact with ISPRA
Captured the wolf that had been observed for several weeks in Alimini, near Otranto. The wolf, a 14-month-old male in excellent physical condition, weighs 29.5 kg and shows evident signs of collar, a detail that seems to confirm the suspicion that it is an animal raised in captivity. The operation, conducted at 22.40 on 14 July, was organized by the technicians of the wildlife group of the Majella National Park with the support of the Forestry Carabinieri and in constant contact with ISPRA.
The intervention, agreed with the Puglia Region, had obtained the favorable technical opinion of ISPRA nd the authorization of the Ministry of the Environment. The capture was carried out by expert personnel with biological and veterinary competencies, and with proven experience in wolf catching, with the collaboration of the Forestry Carabinieri of the Lecce group and the Otranto station.