Camel Found Dying in Ditch in Leningrad Oblast
A camel was found in critical condition in a ditch in the village of Mельница, Tosno District, Leningrad Oblast. Despite local residents' attempts to get help from emergency services and veterinarians, the animal died shortly afterward, with its body later found on a road. The owner claimed he tried to save it but believed it may have been poisoned.
Consensus
- A camel was found in a ditch near the village of Mельница in Tosno District, Leningrad Oblast.
- The camel was in critical condition, crying out in pain.
- Local residents tried to contact emergency services and veterinarians for help.
- No assistance arrived from MЧS or veterinary services.
- The camel's owner arrived on a tractor and took it away.
- The camel was later found dead on a road from Mельница to Primerne.
- The animal's body was cremated, and no infections were found.
- The owner had previously been held responsible for violations in animal care.
- Local residents reported finding dead animals belonging to the same owner before.
Points of divergence
- Residents reported that the camel's body showed signs of bloating and bleeding, suggesting neglect, lack of veterinary care, or violent actions. — fontanka
- Residents mentioned a previous incident involving a cow and also referenced complaints about horses roaming freely in March 2026. — fontanka
- The owner claimed the camel was possibly poisoned due to continued bleeding after death. — fontanka
- The owner's destination after taking the camel away was unknown, and the animal's fate remained unclear. — riamo
- The camel was described as wounded and crying out in pain. — vesti
- Residents expressed ongoing concern about the animal's fate and where to seek help. — vm
Coverage (5 sources)
- In Leningrad Oblition, a camel died. Earlier, locals found it in a ditch in poor condition — Бумага
- Residents of a village found a half-dead camel in a ditch under St. Petersburg — РИАМО
- In Leningrad Oblast, a dying camel was found. Local residents are sounding the alarm, the owner has his own version — Фонтанка
- In a ditch under Tosno in Leningrad Oblast, a half-dead camel was found — Вести
- Half-dead and screaming from pain camel found in ditch in Leningrad Oblast — Вечерняя Москва
Key entities
- MCHS
- Leningrad Region
- Melnitsa
- Tosno
- SHOT
- Leningrad Oblast
- Yulia
- Fontanka
- Residents
- Tosnenskoy District
- Moscow
- Max
- Be Careful, St. Petersburg
- In Leningrad Oblast
- St. Petersburg