Woman Reported to Police for Animal Cruelty After Saving Injured Deer from Fox Attack
Yvonne Nilsson, a 46-year-old woman from Jämjö, found herself in a troubling situation when she was reported to the police for animal cruelty after saving an injured deer from a fox attack. Nilsson, thinking she was doing the right thing, now faces potential legal consequences for her actions.
The incident occurred when Nilsson was out with her dogs on her farm in Jämjö, just outside Karlskrona. She heard a distressing scream and discovered a fox attacking a deer and its fawn. The fawn was bleeding from the fox’s bite and appeared to be unable to breathe.
Without hesitation, Nilsson picked up the injured fawn and ran towards her farm. She even performed mouth-to-mouth resuscitation in an attempt to save the animal’s life. To Nilsson’s relief, the fawn miraculously came back to life after a few seconds.
Nilsson hoped to release the fawn back into the wild after its recovery. However, her actions caught the attention of a private individual who reported her to the county administrative board, alleging animal cruelty. As a result, the authorities received an anonymous complaint, leading them to believe Nilsson may have violated hunting legislation.
The county administrative board forwarded the documents to the police, who then initiated a police report. The report claimed that Nilsson kept the deer fawn indoors while the mother stood outside and screamed. Nilsson vehemently denies these allegations, stating that the fawn was kept outside on the farm.
Fortunately for Nilsson, the prosecutor’s office in Karlskrona has decided not to initiate a preliminary investigation. Prosecutor Elin Johansson cited “information in the case” as the reason for this decision. While Nilsson is relieved that she won’t face further legal action, she still feels hurt and upset about being suspected of animal cruelty.
Tragically, the fawn’s story has a sad ending. At some point after the incident, Nilsson believes that the fox took the fawn, and it is no longer alive. This news has devastated Nilsson, adding to her emotional distress.
Regardless of the outcome, Nilsson’s actions were rooted in her desire to help an injured animal. She did what she thought was right, even if it led to unintended consequences. The incident serves as a reminder of the complex decisions individuals may face when trying to assist injured wildlife.