Limburg's Pigeons Rescued from Planned Culling

Austrian animal sanctuary intervenes to save 200 pigeons from execution in a controversial city decision.

Limburg city officials had approved a plan to reduce the pigeon population by culling, aiming to decrease it to 300 birds.
The decision followed a public vote in June, where a majority supported the culling method involving anesthesia and neck-breaking.
Animal protection group Gut Aiderbichl offered sanctuary to 200 pigeons, transporting them to one of Europe's largest refuge facilities in Eslarn, Austria.
The city's alternative proposal for controlled breeding through pigeon houses was not implemented due to lack of institutional support.
Officials plan to release updated pigeon population numbers later this year to reassess the situation.