Summary
In the town of San Giovanni Lupatoto, Italy, firefighters rescued a wolf that had fallen into a canal. The wolf, which is a protected species in Italy, was safely taken from the water, sedated, and then handed over to veterinarians for care.
Key Facts
- A wolf fell into a canal in San Giovanni Lupatoto, a town in northern Italy.
- The wolf took shelter beneath a footbridge before being rescued.
- Firefighters conducted the rescue operation.
- After rescue, the wolf was sedated and given to veterinarians.
- Italian wolves are protected, with an estimated 950 in the Alpine region.
- Over 3,000 wolves were recorded in Italy as of 2021.
