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Lone wolf attacks 15 sheep overnight
Farming

Lone wolf attacks 15 sheep overnight

Authorities urged farmers in the northern German state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania to secure their fences on Tuesday after determining that a lone wolf likely killed and severely injured a total of 15 sheep in a single field overnight.
Elbe River swells to record levels
Floods

Elbe River swells to record levels

Floodwaters on the Elbe River surpassed record highs over the weekend in northern Germany. Minimal damage has occurred despite rising water levels, as crews continued to help man dykes and water pumps along the river.
Baltic island Usedom terrorised by arson spree
Crime

Baltic island Usedom terrorised by arson spree

Another northern German island has become the target of arsonists. After this summer’s series of fires on the North Sea island of Sylt, police said Monday they are investigating similar fires set on Usedom in the Baltic Sea.
Paraffin spill pollutes Baltic beaches
Environment

Paraffin spill pollutes Baltic beaches

Clean-up crews are taking to beaches in the state of Mecklenburg Western-Pomerania to remove clumps of paraffin that leaked into the Baltic Sea from an unknown source, German maritime authorities said on Thursday.
Snow causes chaos in the north
weather

Snow causes chaos in the north

More than 25 centimetres of new snow disabled traffic throughout northern Germany on Saturday, particularly in the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, where Baltic islands have been cut off.
Cranes opt for extended stay on Germany's Baltic coast
zoo

Cranes opt for extended stay on Germany's Baltic coast

Every autumn, thousands of cranes gather on Germany’s Baltic Sea to rest before continuing their winter migration. This year, birdwatchers in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania are being treated to a premature arrival due to an early harvest.