Overview
- Port and ferry staff found 27 of 36 hunting dogs dead in a closed vehicle on arrival in Palma, with nine others recovered semi‑conscious.
- The Guardia Civil's Seprona unit is leading the probe to establish the cause of death and identify any responsible parties.
- Early reporting cites suspected nonfunctioning ventilation that may have led to oxygen deprivation and extreme heat, though other causes remain under review.
- The animals belonged to Mallorcan hunters who had traveled to Lithuania for seasonal training and hired a transporter for the return by sea.
- Regional media report the carrier as WeTravelHome, a detail not yet confirmed by authorities, as Spain's rules allow hunting dogs to be moved in closed vehicles under specific conditions.