Lynx hit by car in the district of Northeim

A lynx has been hit by a car in the district of Northeim. The animal was so badly injured in the accident on Friday near Sudershausen that it had to be put down, according to the police. A 24-year-old man was driving his car on a district road when the lynx suddenly ran onto the road. The driver was unable to brake in time. A gamekeeper put the animal out of its misery, according to the police.