Overview
- A 69-year-old swimmer suffered minor abrasions in the most recent Wels attack near Absberg on July 4.
- The district office removed a bathing island from Brombachsee to disrupt Wels nesting sites beneath its platform.
- On July 6, officials began echo-sounder mapping to locate and address Wels nests before the spawning season ends.
- Authorities have ruled out further shootings and will rely on non-lethal measures to balance swimmer safety with fish welfare.
- PETA is preparing criminal charges over the June 20 police shooting of a two-meter, 90-kg Wels that had injured multiple bathers.