A wolf followed a hunter's dog during a hunt in southern Sweden. The animal ignored two warning shots fired by the dog handler. Authorities confirmed the wolf was shot from approximately six meters away.
Wolf presence in the municipality was already documented this year. Officials had previously observed a wolf pair marking territory in the area.
The County Administrative Board investigated the incident. They determined the shooting complied with Swedish hunting regulations.
Wolf encounters remain rare in southern Sweden. This incident highlights ongoing tensions between predators and hunting activities in the region.