Lithuania's 'wolf children'
Witness History29 Tammi 2025

Lithuania's 'wolf children'

In the aftermath of World War Two, children were left orphaned, or separated from their families.

They were forced to flee East Prussia when the Red Army advanced.

Whilst trying to survive, on their way to Lithuania, they were likened to hungry wolves roaming through forests.

Now aged 84, 'wolf child' Luise Quitsch tells Megan Jones about her journey and what life was like growing up in Lithuania.

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(Photo: Luise. Credit: Luise Quitsch)

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