Drama on Lake Brombach: Wels attack ensures vertebrae and outrage!

Drama on Lake Brombach: Wels attack ensures vertebrae and outrage!

On June 20, 2025, an extraordinary incident at the Brombachsee caused excitement: a police patrol shot a two -meter -long catfish that had bitten and injured several swimmers the night before. This incident happened in the middle of the ongoing "Burning Beach Festival" when the police saw a significant security risk for the bathers. The animal, which weighs about 90 kilograms, not only was a problem for the bathers, but also flipped a heated debate about dealing with such situations.

Although the police said the decision to kill the catfish as necessary, animal rights activists, such as PETA, expressed massive criticism. PETA described the killing as painful, unnecessary and even illegal. Jana Holger, specialist officer of the organization, argued that the catfish had only defended his clutch and security measures were enough to protect the swimmers. Not only did environmentalists react outraged to the procedure, the killing of the fish also caused negative feedback on police work on social media.

The fate of the catfish

the catfish, after his death a culinary highlight, found an unexpected place in Bavarian gastronomy. The owner of the inn "Zum Goldenen Lamm" in Wettelsheim took the opportunity and acquired the dead fish. He had it filleted, portioned and prepared in the grill pan, so that around 120 portions could arise from the supposed monster. These are served together with summer vegetables and herbal potatoes. So far, the feedback on this special court has been consistently positive.

In addition, the innkeeper offered a portion of Wels on the house to the police officer who shot the catfish. This gesture seems to show that opinions about the incident are shared in the local community - while some accept the need to kill, others criticize the brutal decision.

legal situation and ethical considerations

The discussion about the case also raises fundamental questions of fishing rights, which is regulated in Germany at the country level. Wikipedia notes that there are laws worldwide that determine how and when fish can be caught and killed. It is also required that the “good professional practice” is observed. In the context of the Wels incident, this could indicate the question of whether the police did justice to animal welfare or whether even violated ethical standards.

The topic is therefore complex: not only the individual incident is in the foreground, but also the question of the necessary safety precautions for events and dealing with animals in the great outdoors. This case could result in far -reaching discussions about animal welfare and the rights of animals in Bavarian waters.