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Drowned Cat Found Hanging From Branch in Rosenheim Triggers Police Investigation

Officers are treating the case as a suspected violation of Germany's animal protection law.

Overview

  • Pedestrians discovered the animal at the Inn riverbank in Rosenheim on Friday with a rope around its neck.
  • Police said the cat had drowned in the river and was found hanging from a branch at the shore.
  • Investigators opened proceedings on suspicion of breaching the Tierschutzgesetz.
  • No suspects or motive have been identified as of Sunday, according to a police report distributed by dpa.
  • Authorities appealed for witnesses to contact Rosenheim police at 08031/2002200.