"The incident marked the first recorded wolf attack on a human in Germany since the species returned in the late 1990s, according to the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation."
"For roughly 150 years, wolves were absent from Germany, hunted to extinction by the early 20th century. They reappeared around 1998, migrating west from Poland into eastern Germany."
"Experts say attacks on humans remain exceedingly rare. Wolves, especially healthy ones, generally avoid people and retreat if encountered."
A woman was injured by a wolf in Hamburg, Germany, near an Ikea store. This incident is the first recorded wolf attack on a human in Germany since the late 1990s. The wolf had been roaming the city for several days before being captured by police. Wolves were absent from Germany for about 150 years but returned in the late 1990s. Their return has led to conservation successes and tensions with farmers. Experts note that attacks on humans are rare and often linked to specific circumstances.
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