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Police Investigate Decapitated Deer Near Wenzenbach After Walker’s Find

Police report no gunshot wounds indicative of a lawful hunt, leaving a decision on animal-protection proceedings pending.

Overview

  • A woman discovered the deer carcass near Wenzenbach in the Regensburg district of Bavaria.
  • The head was missing and a foreleg had been severed, according to police statements.
  • After the discovery, she alerted the local gamekeeper, who then notified the police.
  • Investigators say the animal showed no gunshot wounds consistent with a lawful hunt.
  • Authorities have not determined whether to open a case under Germany’s animal protection law.