Belgian mayor concerned for youth camp safety after severe wolf attack on sheep

The mayor of Léglise, a village in the Belgian province of Luxembourg, has expressed serious concerns regarding the safety of youth camps in his municipality after a brutal wolf attack decimated a flock of sheep. Mayor Simon Huberty stated he will convene with experts to determine if safety measures are required, emphasizing, "I want to be guaranteed that there is no danger."

Local farmers discovered the devastating scene on Saturday morning, finding 15 sheep killed and another 5 severely wounded, necessitating their euthanasia. The attack is attributed to a wolf pair known to inhabit the nearby Anlier forest. This marks the first instance of these wolves preying on livestock, a significant escalation from their usual behavior.

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I want to be guaranteed that there is no danger.

Mayor Huberty visited the site to offer solidarity to the affected farmers. However, his concern extends beyond the livestock to the 19 youth camps scheduled to take place in Léglise this summer. "Starting Monday, we will examine the location of each camp to see where they are situated relative to the Anlier forest," he explained to RTBF.

"Together with specialists, we will specifically investigate which measures might be necessary," Huberty added. "Depending on the situation at each campsite, we will see if additional measures are needed or if a relocation should be considered." In 2025, Wallonia recorded 23 wolf attacks on sheep or goats, with no reported attacks on humans. Wolves are generally shy and avoid human contact.

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Starting Monday, we will examine the location of each camp to see where they are situated relative to the Anlier forest. Together with specialists, we will specifically investigate which measures might be necessary. Depending on the situation at each campsite, we will see if additional measures are needed or if a relocation should be considered.