A 1.5-year-old hunting dog was killed by a wolf during an elk hunt in Åsnes, Norway, confirmed by the Norwegian Nature Inspectorate.

In Södermanland, Sweden, wolf attacks on livestock have significantly increased, prompting authorities to announce a new cull. The most recent attack marks the thirteenth incident of the year, affecting farmers and prompting expanded protective measures.

A second case of chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been confirmed in Washington, detected in a white-tailed deer in Spokane County. This follows the first case earlier in the year.