Overview
- The beaver was hit by a Munich-bound train on Friday, June 26, lost part of its tail and survived before officers reached the scene.
- Bundespolizei officers pulled the animal from the tracks, notified the county beaver officer, and a veterinarian transported her to the Wildtierauffangstation in Fürstenfeldbruck.
- The female beaver was named “Barbara” by officers and the attending vet assessed her survival chances as good while arranging follow-up care.
- The line between Grafrath and Geltendorf was closed from 08:27 to 08:49 to keep bystanders safe, a disruption that affected nine trains, caused 89 minutes of total delay and four partial cancellations.
- Local school leaders arranged psychological support for pupils who witnessed the accident and the rescue center offered an educational visit, while vets plan to release Barbara into suitable habitat in France after recovery.