By Sara Orlos Fernandes
Where is Kira? The miniature wire-haired dachshund lady has disappeared since a wild boar attack on June 2nd. The dog owners from the area tell BZ of daily encounters with the wild animals.
The gravel path next to the day care center on Breitensteinweg in Zehlendorf is a popular route for dog owners. They go for a walk here with their four-legged friend every day. Many people know that 18 wild boars live in the bushes next door. “I see the wild boar every day. The dog must remain leashed here. We have breeding and settling times,” says dog trainer Chrissy H. (50).
Since the disappearance of the dachshund lady Kira, many have been walking along here with a queasy feeling. Some even avoid the route. The probability of encountering wild animals is high.
“In Grunewald, there are these scenes every day,” says Derk Ehlert (54) from the Environmental Senate Administration. Basically, wild boars always try to avoid danger.
What happened to Kira?
His guess: Kira smelled the wild boar and is after the animals. They fought back and ran away. “Wire-haired dachshunds are scavenger dogs. It may be that they follow the animals over longer distances,” says the expert.
It can be ruled out that the wild boar ate the dog.
Dog owners are advised to keep their dogs on a leash. If they do come together, you should never intervene, but call the animal to you.