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German Shepherd Caught in Munich S‑Bahn Tunnel After 20-Minute Police Search

The quick capture underscored how intrusions into the Stammstrecke demand coordinated action to keep operations safe.

Overview

  • An S‑Bahn driver spotted the dog around 19:00 on November 8 between Hauptbahnhof and Karlsplatz (Stachus).
  • The shy animal repeatedly changed direction during the pursuit, at one point moving toward Marienplatz.
  • After roughly 20 minutes and a multi‑patrol search, officers secured the dog near Stachus with a catch pole.
  • No owner was identified at the scene, and the animal was transferred to Tierheim Riem to await pickup.
  • Deutsche Bahn reports about 840,000 daily S‑Bahn riders, underscoring the risk of any intrusion on the Stammstrecke.