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Heppenheim Police Investigate Kitten's Fatal High-Rise Fall

Investigators seek witnesses over a possible intentional act under animal-protection law.

Overview

  • The young cat fell from approximately the eighth to tenth floor of a high-rise on Gießener Straße and died on impact.
  • The incident occurred around 21:15 on Monday, 18 August, according to police in Darmstadt.
  • Officers say they cannot rule out that the animal was deliberately thrown from the building.
  • Initial interviews point to recent repeated cases of objects being tossed from the same block, which houses 175 registered residents.
  • Witnesses are urged to contact Heppenheim police Kommissariat 41 at 06252/706-0 with any information.