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Pedestrian finds five dead puppies on the banks of the Rhine

A pedestrian discovered five dead puppies on the banks of the Rhine in Monheim on New Year's morning. The 40-year-old was walking along a beaten path when he found the dead animals to the right and left of the path, police said on Tuesday. The young dogs are said to have been Bullmastiff...

A police patrol car with flashing blue lights. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de
A police patrol car with flashing blue lights. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Mettmann - Pedestrian finds five dead puppies on the banks of the Rhine

A pedestrian discovered five dead puppies on the banks of the Rhine in Monheim on New Year's morning. The 40-year-old was walking along a beaten path when he found the dead animals to the right and left of the path, police said on Tuesday. The young dogs are said to have been Bullmastiff puppies. Two of the dead animals were lying individually on the ground, the other three were covered in flotsam under a stone. The police have initiated proceedings for a criminal offense under the Animal Welfare Act and are looking for witnesses.

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  1. The location of the incident, where the puppies were found, is in Mettmann, which is part of North Rhine-Westphalia.
  2. The unfortunate discovery of the dead puppies happened on New Year's morning in Monheim, near the banks of the Rhine.
  3. The police from Mettmann are investigating this case as a potential criminal offense under the Animal Welfare Act, and they are seeking any witnesses who might have any information regarding the incident.
  4. Despite the tragic incident involving the dogs, it's important to note that Mettmann is also known for its beautiful animal parks and wildlife reserves, providing a home to various animals.

Source: www.stern.de

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