Dead Catfish From Bavaria: This Is How the Giant Fish Is Said to Have Really Died

Berliner Morgenpost

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Wels was killed for attacking beachgoers. But police shots missed their target. The public prosecutor's office is now investigating.

Sueddeutsche Zeitung

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First a policeman shot the two-meter fish several times, who had injured bathing guests at Brombachsee, then anglers killed the animal. Investigators now check whether the action violates animal welfare.

Spiegel

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A catfish nibbled at swimmers in a Bavarian lake. A policeman opened the fire on the fish. The case caused a stir throughout Germany. And now also employs the prosecutor's office.

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A police officer shot the fish three times, but did not kill it. The catfish has since been eaten.

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In the end, the middle Franconian problem was still 120 portions. Before that, the animal had attacked bathers and sometimes injured them. The police intervened - but did not shoot the fish, contrary to previous information.

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An investigation has been launched against a police officer for shooting a giant catfish that attacked festival-goers - The question is whether the killing of the fish was justified.