Child bitten by wolf in Rome park sparks cull debate
- A four-year-old girl was bitten by a wolf in Speranza park, resulting in injuries.
- Residents had reported the wolf's presence in the area for several days prior to the attack.
- The incident has sparked renewed calls for a cull of the growing wolf population near Rome.
A recent incident in Rome has raised concerns about the increasing presence of wolves near urban areas. A four-year-old girl was bitten by a one-year-old female wolf while playing in Speranza park, resulting in injuries to her back. Following the attack, she received medical treatment and was later released from the hospital. Local residents reported that the wolf had been seen in the area for several days, indicating a potential threat to public safety. In response to the incident, search teams located the wolf, tranquillised it, and relocated it to the mountainous region of Abruzzo, where the wolf population is recovering due to protective measures. This event has reignited discussions about the growing wolf population on the outskirts of Rome and the implications for both wildlife management and community safety.