The sheep, which at the time of the attack were outside their pasture in a field, had been injured on the neck, neck and high up on the thighs.

Something that is characteristic of when a wolf attacks domestic animals, according to Sebastian Olofsson.

The attack is the third in a short time in the area.

There have been several attacks in the area recently - how does the county administrative board view the need for protection hunting?

- This is something we always have with us in the discussion, but what we have done so far is to put in place various protective measures.

We also need to get information about which wolves are involved and whether they are genetically worthy of protection.

How did the owners of the sheep react?

- They think it's hard, at the same time they are aware that they live in a wolf territory.

It was in good spirits, but of course sad that it happened.

Late last night, an alarm went off from the county administrative board to sheep owners in the area that a wolf attack had occurred.

- It is important to warn those who have sheep in the area because there is an increased risk that more sheep will be torn down, says Sebastian Olofsson.

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Common sense and etiquette if you meet a wolf Photo: TT / SVT