Federal Police save injured pigeon - sad exit in the shelter!

Bundespolizei rettete eine verletzte Taube am Münchner Ostbahnhof, musste sie jedoch nach schwerer Verletzung einschläfern.
The federal police saved an injured pigeon at the Munich Ostbahnhof, but had to sleep after a serious injury. (Symbolbild/MM)

Federal Police save injured pigeon - sad exit in the shelter!

On Saturday morning, June 14, 2025, the Federal Police in Munich was on duty at the Ostbahnhof when she discovered an injured pigeon that could no longer fly. The officers had a good hand and cautiously caught the animal to avoid further stress. This accident recording shows not only the use of the police for humans and animals, but also the challenges that such rescue actions bring. According to the was determined at the foot of the deaf, which led to its reduced ability to move.

After the first supply, the pigeon was placed in a safe transport box and immediately brought to the Riem animal shelter. Once there, however, it turned out that the injuries were more serious than initially assumed. The veterinary examination finally decided that treatment was not expedient. Tragically, the pigeon had to be put to sleep, which is a sad exit for both the police officers and for the employees of the shelter. The shelter thanked the officials for their quick reaction and was affected by the course.

commitment to animal welfare

The Federal Police Munich emphasizes that their commitment to animal welfare is of great importance. At a time when animal welfare is discussed in many places, this incident shows how seriously the officials deal with the concerns of the injured animals. This is also confirmed by the college: inside at the Presseportal that have documented the events at the Ostbahnhof.

But what about animal welfare in other regions? If someone comes across cruelty to animals, it is important to address responsible persons directly, if this is certainly possible. Otherwise, it is advisable to document grievances with photos. The Tierschutzbund explains that contacting the local police or local animal welfare organizations can be a secure option to help the animals.

The sad story of the pigeon at the Ostbahnhof reminds us that animal welfare is an issue that concerns us all. The commitment of the police and the animal rights activists shows that even small actions can have a big impact. Ultimately, it is up to all of us to give a good example and become active when we encounter such cases, be it on the doorstep or when traveling.

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