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Wild boar panorama: traffic collapse on the B104!
Wild boars block traffic on the B104 near Neubrandenburg: damage to vehicles and no injuries.
Wild boar panorama: traffic collapse on the B104!
A bizarre incident recently occurred on federal highway 104 east of Stavenhagen in the Mecklenburg Lake District. On Monday evening, a pack of wild boars caused a traffic disruption when the animals ran across the street, apparently looking for food. Two wild boars collided with the car of a 56-year-old driver who, due to the sudden situation, was unable to put up a warning triangle or other signs before they were run over. As a result, two more cars drove over the wild boars, which meant that the federal highway had to be temporarily closed in both directions - to Stavenhagen and Neubrandenburg - around 6 p.m.
The region, known for its swampy and forested areas, magically attracts wild boars. According to the police, the incident caused damage of around 13,000 euros to the vehicles involved, but fortunately all occupants were uninjured. The other wild boars in the group were able to escape in the excitement and remained unharmed.
Background and wildlife
Such incidents are not the exception, especially in heavily forested areas where wildlife often encounters roads. The prevention of accidents involving wildlife is therefore a central issue; Deer in particular pose a common danger as they often move across roads in search of food. It is estimated that around 20,000 deer are affected by road mortality annually, reinforcing the need for preventive measures.
The wildlife accident prevention project is currently testing innovative measures to better protect wild animals and prevent accidents. Technological tools such as GPS collar transmitters, which analyze the movement behavior of deer, can be used to identify vulnerable road sections. Such measures are important to raise awareness about road safety while respecting wildlife habitat. In collaboration with hunters, forest owners and other institutions, a long-term project is underway that, in addition to data analysis, also highlights new ways of animal-assisted research in this area.
Given the current incidents, it is important not only to raise awareness among road users, but also to protect natural habitats. In this way, you can find a safe way to interact with nature and increase the quality of life for everyone involved, people and animals.