According to the reflection of local people and the press, recently, there have been cases of cattle being attacked while grazing freely in the forest area. The traces left show that they could be wild dogs (Canis aureus) or red Wolves (Cuon alpinus) - animals in Group IB on the list of endangered and rare animals protected under Circular No. 27/2025/TT-BNNMT of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.
The Department of Forestry and Forest Protection (Ministry of Agriculture and Environment) requested the Dien Bien Forest Protection Department to coordinate with the commune government and related units to conduct an inspection and verification of the scene, and promptly take appropriate measures to both protect people and ensure rescue and conservation of wildlife according to regulations.
In case of determining the presence of wild animals as reflected in the information showing signs of harm or threatening people's property and life, the Forest Protection Department should coordinate with local authorities to apply handling measures according to Article 9 of Circular 27/2025, strictly prohibiting all acts of illegal hunting and trapping. At the same time, it is necessary to deploy propaganda and instruct people on preventive measures and not to encroach on natural habitats of wild animals.
In case of needing animal rescue, the locality must immediately contact the Department of Forestry and Forestry for support and professional guidance.
Previously, on July 27, speaking with Lao Dong, Mr. Nguyen Thanh Trung - Chairman of the People's Committee of Nu Ngam commune, Dien Bien province said that from April 2025 to July 15, 2025, in Na Com, Hin Phon, Huoi Chanh, Son Tong villages, there were many cases of stray Wolves attacking buffaloes and cows, causing heavy damage to the people.
Accordingly, in just about 3 months, the herd of wereps killed a total of 50 buffaloes and cows, causing damage to 31 households. The total value of damaged assets is estimated at nearly 350 million VND.
