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20 Guinea Pigs Found Abandoned at Bavarian Bus Stop

Police launch an animal-protection investigation seeking witnesses.

Overview

  • Road users spotted several unattended cardboard boxes at a bus stop in Reischach in the municipality of Söchtenau and alerted police.
  • Officers found 20 guinea pigs inside with only straw in the boxes and no food or water.
  • All animals were reported unharmed and were transferred to a local animal shelter for care.
  • Rosenheim police opened an inquiry for a suspected breach of Germany's animal protection law and appealed for tips at 0803/2002200.
  • Investigators believe the animals were left shortly before they were discovered, and the case remains open.