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Catfish death at Brombachsee: PETA raises the alarm about safety risks!
A dangerous catfish was killed in Lake Brombachsee, leading to a criminal complaint from PETA. Inn processes the fish.
Catfish death at Brombachsee: PETA raises the alarm about safety risks!
The history of the catfish in Lake Brombachsee is causing excitement and heated discussions in the region. On June 20, 2025, a 2.05 meter long catfish was killed by police after several injuries to bathers. This drastic decision was made due to a "significant security risk", particularly in view of the Burning Beach festival taking place at the same time. This event attracted large numbers of revelers, their intentions were often unpredictable and created a constant risk to people and animals. The animal protection organization PETA reacted promptly and filed a criminal complaint against those involved, arguing that the catfish had defended its clutch and therefore had not acted aggressively. InFranken reports that…
Especially in times of massive festivals like Burning Beach, the safety problem comes to light. PETA reminds us that wild animals are part of our ecosystem and deserve urgent respect and protection. They also suggest hiring security guards to prevent revelers from getting to the bathing island at night. However, security forces do not believe that closing the beach is sufficient, as there is often patchy surveillance at such events. A police spokesman explains that surveillance was not possible continuously due to the celebrations, as many guests often jumped into the water. According to the responsible public prosecutor's office in Ansbach, no further criminal charges have been received to date. Spiegel reports that...
The catfish itself, which would probably not have gone down in history with joy, was rescued by anglers after it was killed and found a new home in the “Zum Goldenen Lamm” inn in Wettelsheim. The owner, Hans Nerreter, was happy to accept the fish. Of the total 90 kilograms of fish, around 35 to 40 kilograms remained for processing. The creatively prepared dish description of the catfish included “Freshly caught catfish fillet from local waters on wild garlic sauce with market-fresh summer vegetables and herb potatoes” for 22.50 euros. One restaurant patron expressed pleasant surprise at the taste of the catfish and explained that she had no concerns based on previous events.
The recent incidents surrounding wild animals also draw attention to similar problems to those in the area of circus animals. A report by Eurogroup for Animals shows that a significant number of incidents involving wild animals in circuses have been recorded in the EU over the last 24 years. Germany has the highest number of incidents here with 202, followed by France and Italy. These incidents make it clear that keeping wild animals in circuses is not only an animal welfare issue, but also a risk to public safety. Four Paws reports that...
Given all these incidents and debates, it is clear that there is an urgent need for more safety precautions in both the recreational sector and the circus to protect people and animals. The discussion about how to deal with wild animals remains current and stirs emotions in Bavaria and beyond.