Authorities in Oklahoma City are seeking the public's help in identifying a suspect over the serial drownings of four dogs found dead and tied to bricks in a local park lake.
“Absolutely infuriating,” the Oklahoma City Police Department said. “Someone has been drowning dogs at Edwards Park in east Oklahoma City and we are working with OKC Animal Welfare on this investigation.”
Major Sergeant Jennifer Wardlow said that since the first victim was discovered on Jan. 19, there has been a total of four dog drownings.
“What they tell us is that these dogs have been tied up either to cinder blocks or a brick, something heavy to weigh the dogs down obviously so they can throw them in there and die,” she said.
Resident Brian Ragland said that he often fishes at the lake which attracts a “rough crowd.”
“It is pretty sad and disheartening to hear. I won five dogs and I cannot image doing that to my dogs. Some people are just heartless. It's cruel.”
Detectives do not have any leads on the disturbing incidents. They are urging witnesses to come forward and contact Oklahoma Crime Stoppers at (405) 235-7300.
