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City district loses Westerpark wildlife crossing: "A bit strange"

A fauna passage in Amsterdam's Westerpark has gone missing, leaving local officials puzzled as to its whereabouts. City authorities are investigating the disappearance and suspect that a utility company may have removed it during maintenance work.

A fauna passage located in a tunnel under the railway at the Overbrakerpad in Amsterdam's Westerpark has suddenly disappeared. The structure, which allowed animals to travel safely across the park, was quite heavy, weighing several hundred kilograms. Local officials, including city district board member Daniëlle de Jager, have expressed confusion regarding the disappearance, noting that they have no record of who might have removed it or why.

De Jager dismissed the possibility that a private individual could have easily stolen the passage, as its significant weight makes unauthorized removal difficult. The city is currently investigating the matter and suspects that Waternet may have removed the structure during recent maintenance work in the area. Local authorities are now working to resolve the situation and have committed to installing a replacement passage for the wildlife as soon as possible.

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Based on reporting by rss. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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