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400 Dead Sheep Discovered on Magdeburg Property as Police Launch Investigation

Authorities are probing the circumstances behind the deaths of hundreds of animals, with a 62-year-old woman under investigation.

  • Approximately 400 sheep were found dead or in critical condition on a property in Magdeburg, Germany, with some requiring euthanasia due to poor health.
  • Police have initiated an investigation, focusing on a 62-year-old woman believed to be the owner of the animals.
  • Veterinary officials and emergency services were deployed to the site to assess the situation and provide aid to surviving animals.
  • Fourteen dogs were also found on the property and have been rescued by firefighters, later being transported to a local animal shelter.
  • The circumstances leading to the deaths of the animals remain unclear, with authorities continuing to examine the case following a tip-off from a witness.
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