ROSTOV-ON-DON, January 20 The police are checking information about stray dogs found dead in the Trusovsky district of Astrakhan, reports the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs for the Astrakhan region.
«Police Department No. 3 of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs for the city of Astrakhan received requests from citizens about the discovery of dead dogs in the Trusovsky district. Checks are being carried out on these facts,» the message says.
It is noted that inspections of the incident sites have been carried out, possible eyewitnesses are being identified and interviewed. Police are studying recordings from outdoor CCTV cameras.
Biomaterials were confiscated from the incident sites to establish the cause of death of the animals. Due to the lack of organizations in the Astrakhan region capable of conducting the necessary research, the issue of involving institutions from other regions is being resolved.
«Information posted on Internet resources about the possible involvement of a local resident in the incidents and possible unlawful actions against him is also being checked,» the message states.
According to the Duma of the Astrakhan Region, in 2021, 3,620 people suffered from dog bites in the region, in 2022 — 4,813 people. In 2023, attacks on people were also recorded.