A wolf attack at Johannismühle wildlife park in Baruth/Mark, Brandenburg, resulted in serious injuries to an eight-year-old girl on Wednesday. The child was present in an enclosure alongside a staff member and two other children when the incident occurred. She sustained head injuries from at least one animal and was transported by helicopter to a hospital for treatment. No other individuals at the scene were harmed.
Police stated that details surrounding how the attack unfolded remain under investigation. The park, which houses grey and arctic wolves alongside other species such as brown bears and lynx, closed immediately following the incident and announced plans to reopen on 2 November, though the facility did not provide additional context for the closure.
According to reporting, the attack happened before the park’s standard opening time of 10:00 local time. The girl may have been participating in a specialized visitor program, as Johannismühle offers small group tours featuring interactive experiences with animals, including wolf feeding and animal contact opportunities.
The incident adds to a recent pattern of dangerous animal encounters at European facilities. Earlier this week, a keeper at a Dutch zoo died following an attack by a leopard, while a separate tiger mauling at Yorkshire Wildlife Park claimed another life earlier in the month.
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