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The corpse of a boreal lynx was found on September 16, in the canton of Frasne (Doubs). Those responsible for this offense risk a maximum sentence of 3 years and a fine of €150,000.
The Doubs departmental service of the French Office for Biodiversity (OFB) was informed on September 16 of the presence of the body of a lynx in the canton of Frasne (Doubs). The autopsy revealed that the animal was illegally killed by firearm, reports the foundation KORA.
A judicial inquiry has been opened under the authority of the Public Prosecutor of Besançon to identify the poachers. The culprits risk up to 3 years in prison and a fine of €150,000. As a reminder, the Eurasian lynx is a species considered to be threatened and benefits from the status of a protected species in France.