Thuringia: suspected poison bait in Bad Salzungen: dog falls ill

Bad Salzungen (dpa/th) - A dog owner discovered several suspected poisonous baits in front of her house in Bad Salzungen. After the dog came into contact with it on Tuesday, the animal showed symptoms of illness, the police said on Wednesday. She spoke of poison bait in the message, but the substance itself was not yet determined. However, the police suspected that the bait was poisoned because the dog became ill. They have been secured. It is being investigated on suspicion of violating the Animal Welfare Act, it said. The police are now looking for possible witnesses.