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Eschwege in shock: Deadly family dispute causes horror!
News from Hesse: Deadly family dispute, abolition of the raccoon closed season and improvement in the weather. Find out more now!
Eschwege in shock: Deadly family dispute causes horror!
There are currently headlines in Hesse that report tragic and at the same time significant developments. This morning there was news of a deadly family dispute in Eschwege. A 59-year-old man is said to have been killed by a 32-year-old relative. The argument, which initially began in a residential building, escalated into the street. The suspect was arrested without resistance, but the motive behind the shocking act remains unclear Tagesschau reports.
While the investigation into this incident is ongoing, the Hessian state government is focusing on another explosive issue: the raccoon plague. Plans to abolish the closed season for raccoons are well advanced. Hunting Minister Ingmar Jung (CDU) is expected to allow the animals to be hunted all year round in order to cope with the increasing numbers. According to estimates, there are now at least 120,000 raccoons living in Hesse, which pose a serious threat to local biodiversity. Not only do they cause damage to infrastructure, but they also pose a danger to gardens, houses and even pets, as was seen, for example, in a recent incident in North Rhine-Westphalia, where a raccoon drowned a hunting dog. This highlights the need for intensive hunting, such as Hunter's Magazine reported.
Raccoons in Hesse's cities
The situation surrounding raccoons is serious. They have reached one of the highest predator densities in Europe in cities like Kassel, with over 100 raccoons per hectare. This not only causes significant damage to gardens, but also to local wildlife. Studies show that raccoons specifically visit breeding grounds for amphibians, reptiles and ground-nesting birds and cause great damage there as they roam. The Hessian state government is therefore working on implementing this decision to abolish the closed season, which is being viewed critically by various nature conservation organizations FFH reports.
Another small detail that should not be forgotten in this discussion concerns the Hoher Meißner: the real height is 750.2 meters and not 753.6 meters as previously assumed. This has been clarified by officials to provide greater clarity in the future.
In the meantime, there is also good news regarding the weather. After a rainy Wednesday, we can look forward to more pleasant summer weather. The temperatures are rising - an ideal time to spend time outside and perhaps share a few holiday photos.
These two topics - the tragic family dispute in Eschwege and the far-reaching plans to combat raccoons - show how dynamic and challenging the situation in Hesse is. It remains exciting to see how both situations will develop further.