Investigations in Lower Austria Surrounding Missing Imperial Eagle and Poisoned Marsh Harriers

The GPS transmitter of the missing animal last sent signals on the morning of May 19. During the search for the imperial eagle, six killed marsh harriers in various states of decomposition and several open chicken eggs were discovered, the police announced in a release on Friday. Information was requested.

The Police Request Information

The search for the imperial eagle took place in fields in Loipersdorf in the municipality of Gerersdorf (St. Pölten district) as well as Pummersdorf and Hafing, localities of St. Pölten. In a toxicological examination of three birds of prey, their stomach contents, and eggs, the banned poison Carbofuran was discovered. The GPS transmitter detached from the imperial eagle was found in Ragelsdorf, a cadastral municipality in the north of the state capital. It is believed to have been transported there. The traces secured on the transmitter are currently being evaluated. Cadaver and poison detection dogs as well as police drones were also used in the search.

The investigations are ongoing due to intentional damage to animal or plant populations. Both the imperial eagle and the marsh harriers are protected bird species. Information, which can also be treated confidentially upon request, regarding the whereabouts of the imperial eagle and the poisoned eggs is requested to be directed to the State Criminal Office (Tel.: 059133-30-3333). The police urged increased caution due to the possibility of further poisoned eggs. The contact poison Carbofuran is harmful to the health of humans and animals.

(APA/Red)

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