"More wild animals hit by winter time": Kempens rescue center warns drivers

Since the switch to winter time, VOC Neteland in Herenthout has seen an increase in injured wildlife, particularly deer, due to traffic coinciding with their active hours. Annick Verbinnen from VOC Neteland highlights that wild animals must cross roads frequently, leading to more accidents. The center urges drivers to remain vigilant, especially during dusk when animal visibility is low. They recommend using headlights to spot animals and suggest better reporting of roadkill to identify hotspots for wildlife crossings. This data could help in planning safer crossings like tunnels or ecoducts.