Overview

• A 61-year-old Senner from Augsburg witnessed the grey Great Dane chase calves for several minutes on July 12 on an Almwiese near Zwieselalm.
• The dog was allowed to run unleashed across the grazing area without supervision from its owner.
• On July 13 the caretaker found a calf dead at the edge of the pasture, triggering an inquiry into the animal’s death and owner liability.
• Investigators describe the unknown dog owner as about 50 years old with dark hair and speaking Bavarian dialect.
• Bavarian regulations require dog owners to keep pets under control in public grazing zones to protect livestock and prevent economic losses.