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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.

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Die Polizei im hessischen Heppenheim ermittelt nach dem tödlichen Sturz eines Katzenjungen aus einem Hochhaus. Es sei nicht auszuschließen, dass das Tier absichtlich geworfen wurde, teilten die Beamten mit. Aus welcher Wohnung es fiel, sei unklar.
Ermittlungen in Heppenheim: Tier fällt aus Wohnung, Polizei sucht Hinweise.

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.