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Two wolves filmed in a forest 35 km from Lyon and accused of having slashed some sheep

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This time, the images speak for themselves. Two wolves were filmed during the night of February 27 to 28 in a forest south of Lyon. This marks the first visual sighting in the area, reigniting concerns among farmers.

It's no longer just a rumor; it's a confirmed presence. Two weeks after a wolf was filmed by a private camera in Sathonay-Village, two wolves were captured by a camera set up by a hunter in a forest in the municipality of Les Haies, south of Ternay (35 km from Lyon). The scene, revealed by Le Progrès, shows a male and a female peacefully crossing the forest, even crossing paths with a badger in the middle of the night.

A first sighting in this area of Rhône

Until now, the presence of wolves south of Lyon had been the topic of conversation, especially after several attacks on livestock in Longes and Échalas in recent weeks. But no images had definitively proven their presence. This time, the doe...you are no longer allowed: the wolf is indeed lurking in the area.

This is the first time the wolf has been filmed so clearly in this area near Lyon. While the species has been gradually recolonizing several territories in France for years, its establishment on the outskirts of the Lyon metropolitan area marks a new milestone. The rural communes south of Lyon, nestled between vineyards and wooded hills, provide a perfect ground for its discreet advancement. However, the visual confirmation of these two individuals changes the game, especially for local breeders who have already been affected by recent attacks.

Two sheep slaughtered by a wolf in the commune

On Monday, March 2, the commune of Haies revealed in a Facebook post that two sheep had been slaughtered by a wolf. In light of the situation, an emergency meeting is set to take place by the end of the week. Breeders, hunters, and state services are involved.Indus gathered around the table to discuss the measures to be taken and the protective devices to be reinforced.

The issue of the wolf south of Lyon is now fully part of the local debate. Balancing biodiversity preservation and livestock protection is proving to be quite delicate. One thing is for sure: in 2026, the return of the wolf to the Rhône is no longer just a scenario, but a well-documented reality.


Source: Le Progrès