Wolf bites woman in shock German attack in Hamburg shopping street

BBC News - World Human InterestNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete March 31, 2026 at 03:00 PM
Wolf bites woman in shock German attack in Hamburg shopping street

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A woman was bitten by a wolf in a rare attack on a shopping street in Hamburg, Germany on Monday evening. The incident occurred in the Grosse Bergstrasse near an Ikea store, and the woman, who was trying to lead the disoriented animal away, was treated at a hospital and discharged. This is believed to be the first such attack since wolves began returning to Germany in 1998. The wolf was later captured after being spotted in a lake, and is now receiving veterinary care while authorities decide on its future. The incident comes after Germany recently approved measures to allow wolf hunting to manage their population, with the hunting season scheduled from July to October.

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Environmental
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Wolf hunting season is scheduled to run from 1 July to 31 October.

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Germany's Upper House approved measures to allow wolves to be hunted.

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Wolves began returning to Germany after 150 years of absence after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989.

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A woman was bitten by a wolf in a major shopping street in Hamburg Altona.

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It's believed to be the first time a person has been attacked by a wolf since the animals began to reestablish themselves in Germany decades ago.

factual — Federal Agency for Nature Conservation spokeswoman90% confidence
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BBC News - World
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Hamburg

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