The Burglengenfeld police are investigating two disturbing incidents: animal cruelty involving a cat and a serious car accident involving a young driver.
Authorities reported on the first incident last Friday when a local resident found a cat with a zip tie tightly secured around its neck on the Schmidmühlener Straße. The resident recognized the cat as one of the neighborhood's frequent visitors. Alarmingly, the cable tie had impaired the cat's ability to breathe. Upon discovering the distressing scene, the resident acted quickly by removing the cable tie and alerting the police. The police have since launched a formal investigation for animal cruelty, with appeals to the public for any information available. Individuals with tips can contact the police at 09471/70150.
"The cable tie impaired the breathing of the cat," stated the Burglengenfeld police, underlining the serious nature of the situation and the urgent call for help from the community.
Meanwhile, on the following day, Sunday afternoon at approximately 15:22, emergency services responded to another alarming scene on the Kreisstraße SAD 10. A 24-year-old driver, hailing from the Städtedreieck, lost control of his Mercedes, leading to the vehicle veering off the road and becoming lodged in the ditch. Witnesses noted traces of snow on the roadside, which hinted at possible contributing factors to the crash. Though no icy road conditions were said to have caused the incident, local authorities are investigating how the driver lost control as evidenced by skid marks stretching about 70 meters.
The impact of the accident prompted the involvement of about 50 firefighters from Burglengenfeld and Pottenstetten. The rescue operation was particularly challenging due to the possibility of the driver suffering from back injuries. Firefighters had to use hydraulic tools to safely extricate the driver from the wrecked Mercedes, which required removing the vehicle's roof to facilitate the operation.
"Due to the accident, the district road was closed for several hours," the police confirmed, indicating the extensive measures taken by emergency services and the community's need for patience during this time.
Once stabilized at the scene, the injured driver was transported to Regensburg for treatment, ensuring he received immediate medical assistance following the accident.
Flipping back to the animal cruelty case, the Burglengenfeld police also responded to reports of another concerning event from the previous Thursday involving the discovery of the remains of a deer. A local hunter reported the finding on Brunnmühlstraße, indicating the carcass had been drug and discarded unceremoniously. The police believe the deer was likely disposed of sometime between New Year’s and the Thursday prior, igniting another investigation suspected of poaching. They have called for anyone with information about the deer’s abandonment to reach out at 09471/7015-0.
“It is assumed the animal was disposed of between New Year’s and last Thursday,” added police officials as they work to piece together the circumstances surrounding this animal's mistreatment.
These two incidents raise pressing concerns about community safety, responsibility for animals, and adherence to the law. Police ask residents to be watchful and attentive to their surroundings to aid investigations and safeguard each other.
Further updates are anticipated as investigations progress, and community members are reminded of their role within this tight-knit locality. With the support of vigilant citizens, it is hoped those responsible for the cruelty and accidents will be brought to justice, thereby making Burglengenfeld safer for both its residents and animals.