Wolf Shot by Police in Malmö After Capture Attempt
Police in Malmö shot a wolf after capture attempts heightened public safety risks.
Key Points
- • A wolf was shot in Malmö after being chased by civilians.
- • Initial non-lethal capture methods failed, prompting police action.
- • The wolf was previously seen in Falsterbo days before the shooting.
- • During the incident, the wolf bit a dog, but its condition is unknown.
A wolf was shot and killed by police in Malmö on June 26, 2025, following attempts by a group of roughly ten individuals to capture the stressed animal. The incident began in the Lindeborg area, where the wolf, believed to be the same one filmed in Falsterbo days earlier, drew public attention and concern for safety. Witnesses reported that the group was chasing the wolf, which led to agitation and a biting incident involving a dog, although the condition of the dog remains unconfirmed.
Police initially sought non-lethal methods, but as tranquilization options were unavailable, they faced a dilemma in managing the situation effectively. Thomas Paulsson, a duty officer from police region South, noted that after evaluating their attempts to secure the wolf and safeguard the public, the decision was made to euthanize the animal. Tom Espgård, a wildlife manager at the County Administrative Board of Skåne, corroborated that this wolf was likely the same one reported in the Skanör Falsterbo region previously, raising concerns about wildlife encounters in urban areas.