Dutch Authorities Warn Against Forest Visits After Wolf Incidents

Utrecht province seeks permit to kill wolf following multiple close encounters with children

A wolf displaying atypical behavior has approached children twice near Utrecht.
Authorities advise against visiting the Utrecht Hill Ridge forest with young children.
The wolf, confirmed by DNA tests, knocked over a child and bit another in recent incidents.
Conservation efforts have led to an increase in wolf populations, raising human-wildlife conflicts.
Local government is preparing to seek approval to kill the wolf, a protected species.