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Wolf Threat in Utrecht: Warning Lifted After Removal

12/13/2025

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A warning to avoid forests near Utrecht, Netherlands, was lifted after DNA tests confirmed that the wolf Bram was shot for threatening visitors.
Utrecht Province issued a permit for Bram's removal following multiple incidents of aggressive behavior.
The Netherlands continues to adjust to wolves, which were extinct for about 200 years.
The European Commission reports a 35% increase in the wolf population from 2016 to 2023.

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A warning to avoid forests near Utrecht, Netherlands, was lifted after DNA tests confirmed that the wolf Bram was shot for threatening visitors.
Utrecht Province issued a permit for Bram's removal following multiple incidents of aggressive behavior.
The Netherlands continues to adjust to wolves, which were extinct for about 200 years.
The European Commission reports a 35% increase in the wolf population from 2016 to 2023.