An eight-year-old girl was severely injured in a wolf attack at the Johannismühle Wildlife Park in Baruth/Mark, prompting police investigations into suspected negligent bodily harm by a staff member.

An eight-year-old girl was attacked and severely injured by wolves in the Polar Wolf enclosure at the Johannismühle Wildlife Park in Baruth/Mark (Teltow-Fläming) during a specially booked animal caretaker day for children. The incident occurred on Wednesday, October 29, 2026, and the girl was airlifted to a hospital via rescue helicopter. Police have launched an investigation into suspected negligent bodily harm against a staff member who was present in the enclosure with the children at the time of the attack.

According to the police, the staff member was inside the enclosure with the injured girl and two other children when the attack occurred. The exact circumstances of the incident remain under investigation and have not been disclosed publicly. The attack reportedly happened during the feeding of the wolves in the enclosure, as stated by the Teltow-Fläming district administration. The wildlife park has temporarily closed its doors following the incident, and the district has announced plans to thoroughly review the attack and inspect the facilities.

The police concluded their on-site investigations on Wednesday and handed over the findings to the relevant local authorities. The Johannismühle Wildlife Park has refrained from commenting directly on the incident. Meanwhile, the district administration emphasized its commitment to examining the event comprehensively and implementing necessary measures within the framework of legal responsibilities. The condition of the injured girl remains unknown, as police have declined to provide further information upon inquiry.