Faced with this illegal occupation, Jean-Michel turned to the authorities, but the response was disappointing. Although the property violation was obvious, the police explained that without a court order, no immediate eviction was possible. Distraught, the farmer found himself alone, facing a loss of income, and had to pay upfront for an expedited legal procedure. The slowness of the justice system led him to consider a radical solution.
A Bull to Deter Squatters (3/12)
It was then that Jean-Michel decided to call upon Ferdinand, his 800-kilo bull, to deter the squatters. Ferdinand, usually peaceful in his pasture, became Jean-Michel's key asset in this battle. The farmer reopened a breach in the fence to let Ferdinand onto the occupied land, hoping that his imposing presence would encourage the travelers to leave.
Media attention on the bull strategy (4/12)
