The DNA analysis confirmed on Tuesday: a dog was responsible for the skinned goose, which was found almost a month and a half ago in the outdoor swimming pool “Lepi” in Salzburg.
The gruesome discovery of a lifeguard at the Lepi outdoor swimming pool in Salzburg on May 5 caused horror. In a toilet lay a badly injured goose – partially skinned. The association “Austrian Animal Rescue” quickly expressed the suspicion of animal abuse and communicated it vehemently.
Numerous angry reactions
“It makes the entire team of the Austrian Animal Rescue Service incredibly sad and stunned by what a human being is capable of,” the organization’s Facebook page reads. And: “The perpetrators must be held accountable and ultimately punished more severely.” The message spread like wildfire on the internet and provoked numerous angry reactions. President Oswin Maier also repeatedly accused the media of an unknown animal abuser. In the end, a bonus was even offered. In vain, as it turned out.
The investigations are over
State yacht champion Max Mayr-Melnhof had a different opinion from the start. He had a predator in his sights, such as an otter. An expert opinion from the University of Veterinary Medicine in Vienna brought definitive clarity. The experts found DNA traces in three places in the area of the injuries. They belong to a dog. The prosecutor declared the investigation closed.
Oswin Mayer does not regret the excitement that has arisen: “We will continue to draw attention to such cases.” Because: “Suspected animal abuse should always be investigated. This is only the harbinger of worse crimes.”
Source: Krone
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