Μake us preferred on Google A pack of five wolves killed 30 sheep from a flock of 80 near Domokos in central Greece shortly before the Aug. 15 holiday, causing substantial losses for a local livestock farmer, according to local reports.
The farmer reportedly encountered the wolves attacking his flock when he arrived to tend to the animals. Despite trying to drive them away by shouting and honking his vehicle’s horn, the animals had already killed more than one-third of the flock.
A team from Greece’s Agricultural Insurance Organization (ELGA) inspected the site and recorded the dead animals. The farmer is awaiting a final assessment to determine the compensation due for his losses. The carcasses were subsequently removed for disposal with the assistance of the municipality of Domokos.
The incident comes amid a series of wolf sightings and encounters reported in Greece over the past year, including sightings in residential areas around Athens and Thessaloniki and a reported wolf attack on a woman tending a flock in central Greece.
Wolf populations in Greece have rebounded following decades of protection, while the species’ legal protection status was downgraded at the European level in 2025. The increase in sightings has raised concerns about encounters between wolves, livestock and people, particularly as animals venture closer to populated areas in search of food and territory.
In January, a pack of five wolves was filmed approaching a home in Panorama, a suburb of Thessaloniki, while separate sightings were reported in the greater Athens area, including Haidari and the foothills of Mount Parnitha. Forestry authorities have advised residents not to approach wolves and to avoid leaving food waste or other potential sources of food accessible to wildlife.
In June, a wolf rescued from an illegal snare in eastern Attica was reported to have traveled more than 100 kilometers in 72 hours, reaching the area around Lake Yliki, highlighting the considerable distances the animals can cover in search of territory and food.
