Animal killing in Schönbrunn

Reward Offered for Vienna Antelope Killer

An antelope at Schönbrunn Zoo was killed in cold blood (stock photo).(Bild: Gerhard Bartel)

Following the incomprehensible antelope killing at Vienna’s Schönbrunn Zoo, the animal rights organization PETA has now offered a reward for the shooter. A reward of 1,000 euros is being offered for information leading to the brutal perpetrator.

On Saturday night, the almost unbelievable happened: An unknown person shot and killed an antelope living in an enclosure at Schönbrunn Zoo with a well-aimed shot. Since then, the investigation has been in full swing.

So far, it is believed that the perpetrator may have fired the shot from Tiroler Weg outside the zoo. He is also thought to have used night-vision goggles. 

Video analyzed
A video showing the animal enclosure at the time of the incident has since been analyzed. Unfortunately, it does not show a suspect, but it supports the suspicion that the other antelopes were not startled by a loud bang. This, in turn, suggests that a silencer may have been used during the shooting. No bullet has been found so far.

Whoever shot the antelope must be found as soon as possible before any more animals or people are harmed.

Yvonne Würz, PETA

To track down the animal killer as quickly as possible, PETA is now offering a reward of 1,000 euros for relevant information. “Anyone who observed anything or has any other information is asked to contact the police by phone or call the animal rights organization at 0711-8605910—anonymous tips are welcome,” PETA stated in a press release on Wednesday.