A 70‑year‑old hunter in Szczecin County shot his runaway dogs and dumped them into a local lake on 22 November, authorities say.
Macabre Find in a Lake
A 22 November evening, a passerby noticed a dead dog floating in a water reservoir near Szczecin County. The man alerted the local police, who confirmed the sighting and retrieved two dogs from the lake.
Dogs Were Shot
Veterinary forensic analysis revealed clear gunshot wounds on both animals. Police quickly identified the owner, a 70‑year‑old resident of the county, and seized two rifles, ammunition and a firearms permit from his home.
Puzzling Video Circulates
An online user posted footage of the dogs, claiming they “often ran away” and that he was frustrated with their escapes. The clip shows the animals near a fence, and the commentator expresses shock over the owner’s actions.
Owner Admits to Killing the Dogs
When questioned, the hunter explained that the dogs ran frequently and that he had decided to “get rid of them.” He faces up to three years in prison for animal cruelty, said police officers, noting that ownership imposes responsibility and forbids mistreatment.