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Deer descend from the mountains and leave a trail of damage in Penela

Notícias de Coimbra15 September 2026 at 18:32

The president of Penela's City Hall defended the need to control the deer population in the Serra da Lousã, pointing to the damage caused in the region. The deer have been coming down from the mountains, leaving a trail of damage in Penela. The situation affects the local population and the economic activities of the area. The mayor expressed concern about the impact of these animals and called for measures to manage the deer population to protect the interests of the community.

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Readers in Penela and the Serra da Lousã face damage to their agricultural crops due to the growing presence of deer. The mayor of the municipality is pressing for measures to control the deer population, which could lead to future wildlife management policies in the region.

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