Bite marks on the body

Man (73) presumably killed by animal in South Tyrol

A South Tyrolean man (73) was discovered in a meadow near Brixen on Monday with bite marks on his body and suffering from severe hypothermia. The man from Feldthurns had been missing since Sunday. It is assumed that he was killed by an unknown animal. 

After the 73-year-old was discovered in a meadow, he succumbed to his serious injuries in hospital only a short time later. The man had several bite marks on his body. According to regional media, investigators assumed that a dog, wolf or jackal could be responsible.

Guard dog could have attacked man
The DNA traces are now being analyzed. However, the Carabinieri have ruled out a violent crime. It is also possible that a guard dog belonging to the family could have attacked the 73-year-old. The results of the DNA analysis are expected on Wednesday.