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Italy Park Investigates Suspected Mass Poisoning of Wolves
21 Apr
Summary
- Five wolves discovered dead from suspected poisoning in national park.
- Investigation launched into illegal baiting and possible mass poisoning.
- Community cooperation urged to protect vulnerable species like bears.
A grim discovery within Italy's Parco Nazionale d'Abruzzo Lazio e Molise has led to an investigation into a suspected mass poisoning incident. On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, a park ranger located a pack of five wolves deceased in the San Francesco area. Initial findings by the park's Anti-Poison Dog Unit suggested the presence of poisoned bait, prompting the seizure of the animals' bodies and the suspected bait.
The Sulmona Public Prosecutor's Office has taken the lead in the investigation to identify those responsible for these alleged illegal acts. Materials related to the incident were transferred to the Experimental Zooprophylactic Institute of Abruzzo and Molise for detailed examination to determine the exact cause of death. This marks the second suspected poisoning event in the region within days, following a similar occurrence near Pescasseroli.
