A Louveterie lieutenant accidentally killed a dog in the Hautes-Alpes on Saturday November 9 during a mission. An administrative investigation has been opened.
A dog died on Sunday November 10 after an accidental shooting, the Hautes-Alpes prefecture said in a press release. The events in question took place on Saturday November 9 around 7 p.m. within the framework of a “simple defense shooting authorization for the protection of herds against predation by wolves”.
A wolf lieutenant accidentally shot a dog who died of his wounds the next day. The man, who immediately notified the Departmental Territorial Directorate (DDT) and the French Biodiversity Office (OFB), was suspended from his duties.
The owner heard next week
An administrative investigation must take place. The dog's owner will be heard at the beginning of next week to “shed light on the circumstances of the facts”.
“The prefect deeply regrets this accident, with a special thought for the owner of the dog,” we can read in the press release.
“In the current context of predation that our department is experiencing, he reaffirms the confidence he places in the lieutenants of louveterie, under his authority, and the importance of their missions with breeders,” concludes the prefecture.
