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Suspected dog poisoning alert 多宗狗隻懷疑中毒個案

16/2/2021

 
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[Update on 22 Feb 2021]
​Cyberport has provided information and samples of pesticides normally used to the Police, and the management has reviewed their records of dead stray animals and birds found in the park. There has been no abnormal pattern. 


We have written to the Government Laboratory urging for expeditious testing of all the various materials collected expressing the anxiety in the community. 

In the meantime, Cyberport has designated park wardens, enhanced cleansing and is putting up additional notices around the park entrances. We also thank the residents who have committed funds to the SPCA reward scheme. The reward for information leading to conviction of person(s) who left poisoned bait in Cyberport Waterfront Park leading to the death of 6 dogs and many more injured, is now HK$422,000.

數碼港已向警方提交了於公園使用殺蟲劑的資料及樣本。他們亦檢視了於公園發現流浪動物及雀鳥屍體的記錄,當中未有發現異常現象。


我們已去信政府化驗所,希望他們能盡快完成相關樣本的測試,以解開謎團及釋除居民的疑慮。

與此同時,數碼港已設立了「Park Warden」小隊並加緊清潔。他們亦會於公園入口展示額外的橫額。我們感謝多名熱心人士參與愛護動物協會的懸紅計劃
,懸紅金額已增至42萬2千元:任何人向愛協舉報因而令兇徒落網並被法庭定罪,可獲得全數或按比例分配的懸紅金額。

[Update on 16 Feb 2021]
The SPCA reward has gone up from $100,000 to $422,000. Please click here for their reward notice. 
愛護動物協會的懸紅已由$100,000 增加至 $422,000。請按連結瀏覽他們的懸賞通告。


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[Update on 11 Feb 2021]

In an online meeting which I chaired yesterday, the Police, Cyberport management, Bel-Air management and representatives of two park user groups discussed the latest situation and actions:
  1. If your dog has shown signs of poisoning following a visit of the Cyberport Waterfront Park last Sunday, please report to the police at 3660 6611 or 9824 1367 (24 hours).
  2. Police reports show that 11 dogs were affected: 1 had minor symptoms, 2 are still with the vets, 3 have been discharged and 5 passed away. 
  3. The investigation in progress includes autopsy, lab tests of food and environmental samples recovered, analyses of CCTV footage and reports of relevant prior incidents. 
  4. Until otherwise confirmed, poisoning from environmental causes other than spiked food cannot be ruled out. Therefore, the Police advises to muzzle dogs and to keep them under control and away from the bush.
  5. Cyberport has installed additional CCTVs to cover the focus area on a temporary basis and more will be considered.
  6. Cyberport has increased the number of security guards and improved cleansing frequency. A park user group will be established to assist park management.
  7. Rewards for information that may lead to resolving the dog poisoning are organised via the SPCA. We expect donations of at least HK$200,000 to be available. The reward notices will be posted at the park and online.
  8. If you have information related to the poisoning or have picked up suspicious bait in the area, please call the police hotline at 3660 6611 or 9824 1367 (24 hours). You can also contact the Cyberport park wardens for assistance or call the Cyberport hotline: 3166 3111. Note the SPCA hotline: 2711 1000.
昨日我們召開了網上會議討論最新情況及措施,參與者包括警方、數碼港及其管理公司、貝沙灣管理處及兩個公園使用者群組的代表。以下是簡單的總結:
  1. 如你的狗隻於上星期日到訪數碼港海海濱公園後出現懷疑中毒症狀,請與警方聯絡:3660 6611 或 9824 1367(24小時熱線)。
  2. 警方資料顯示暫時有11隻狗隻受影響:1隻只出現輕微症狀、2隻仍在留院中、3隻已出院、5隻已過身。
  3. 調查工作正在進行中,範圍包括驗屍、食物樣本及環境樣本的毒理化驗、檢視閉路電視片段及過往曾發生的事件等。
  4. 由於仍在等待化驗報告,暫時未能排除環境因素導致中毒的可能性。警方建議放狗人士暫時為所有狗隻帶上狗帶及口罩,適當控制狗隻並避免走近草叢或花叢。
  5. 數碼港已安裝了多個臨時性質的閉路電視覆蓋事發地段,並會考慮增添其數目。
  6. 數碼港已加強人手巡邏及進行清潔工作。現正研究成立公園使用者聯絡小組就公園管理事宜提出意見。
  7. 如有興趣參與懸紅計劃,請聯絡愛護動物協會。據我們所知已有多位人士願意出資懸紅,金額相信會最少達至20萬元。懸紅的告示會張貼於公園範圍及網站上。
  8. 如有任何與案件相關的資料提供或發現懷疑是毒餌的食物,請聯絡警方:3660 6611 / 9824 1367 (24小時)。你亦可聯絡公園的管理人員:3166 3111。愛護動物協會的熱線為 2711 1000。
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Police is investigating what appears to be poisoning cases. Yesterday we received news that one dog died following a park visit. We have since received information that possibly three more dogs perished. Another dog is recuperating as the handler was able to retrieve apparent spiked luncheon meat picked up in the park before it was swallowed. We urge all dog owners and handlers to be on the highest alert. Look for and remove any and all edible items (check edges of bushes). Keep an eye out for suspicious items and behaviour. Do-gooders who leave food for stray animals should stop doing so. We are communicating with SPCA, Cyberport and Police on investigations and measures.

警察現正就多宗個案展開調查。昨日早上一隻狗隻於數碼港海濱公園放狗後回家出現不適,懷疑中毒,同日不幸去世。據我們了解,昨日至今更有另外三隻狗隻懷疑因中毒而身亡,亦有狗主及時阻止狗隻進食一塊懷疑是毒餌的午餐肉。我們呼籲所有狗主及放狗人士提高警覺,注意在途中尤其是草叢邊的食物,請把它棄置到垃圾桶 ,同時懇請餵飼流浪貓狗的人士切勿留低食物。我們已與愛護動物協會、數碼港及警方聯絡商討可行措施及跟進調查進展。

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Possible dog poisoning under investigation 狗隻懷疑中毒個案

26/1/2021

 
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We are sad to report the death of a ‘local’ dog, Mochi. Following a walk in and around the waterfront park the dog had seizures and started to vomit. Mochi passed away later in the evening, 24 January 2021. As the signs are consistent with poisoning, an investigation by the Police is in progress with autopsy and laboratory tests. The same team also investigated suspected poisoning in July 2020. The management of Cyberport confirmed they did not apply any pesticides and disinfectants nor did they lay rat poison in the area around Cyberport 4. We inspected the site with the Police. SPCA has put up notices reminding dog walkers.

For all dog handlers, please be aware of the risk of suspicious food items especially when you walk your dogs unleashed. If you do spot suspicious items, please take a picture, remove the item to avoid animals getting hurt, and advise our office (info@paulzimmerman.hk). If your dog shows does signs of poisoning (link), please visit the vet immediately and inform the Police via 999.

And to those who leave food for strays, you do more harm than good. Don’t leave food around for animals. 

剛過去的星期日早上(2021年1月24日),狗隻Mochi於數碼港海濱公園放狗回家後出現抽搐及嘔吐,同日晚上不幸去世。警察現已就狗隻懷疑中毒事件展開調查,負責的重案組為調查
上年7月區內狗隻懷疑中毒案的同一隊。死因需要等待驗屍報告及其他樣本的化驗報告才可確認。數碼港的管理公司表示沒有於數碼港4座附近範圍使用老鼠藥、殺蟲藥或消毒液體等等。我們與警方進行了實地考察,而愛護動物協會亦張貼了告示。

請各位放狗人士注意地上是否有可疑食物,特別是不使用狗繩時。如目睹可疑食物,請移除食物以免其他狗隻進食,並將食物相片電郵到info@paulzimmerman.hk。如狗隻出現懷疑中毒徵狀(連結),請馬上到獸醫求診及致電999。

我再次呼籲大家不要留低食物餵飼流浪貓狗。

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Suspected dog poisoning in July 2020 (update) 2020年7月狗隻懷疑中毒個案最新消息

16/12/2020

 
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In July 2020, three healthy dogs died separately on consecutive days after their walk (click here for the coverage). The Police investigation team have followed various lines of enquiries including forensic examination of the dogs, study of chemicals in food seized along the routes, collected data on weather conditions, and conducted interviews with dog walkers. A person who left food out was approached. No evidence has been found confirming that the dogs were poisoned though. There was some inconclusive evidence indicating a possible heat stroke for one of the dogs involved.

The Police and SPCA have taken the incidents and reports serious, and followed up thoroughly. The Police will continue to pursue the cases in consultation with the experts of other Government Departments. For now it appears bad luck. We have had no reports of incidents since.

Lessons learned:
  1. Stop people from leaving food out
  2. Be careful with long dog walks during hot and humid summer days
  3. Do report to 999 immediately when there are signs of poisoning

今年7月,三隻健康狗隻先後於三日內放狗回家後不幸過身(請按連結瀏覽當時的報導)。警察已循多方面進行調查,包括狗隻的驗屍報告、沿放狗路線所拾獲的食物之化驗報告、該段時間的天氣情況及與放狗人士所收到的資訊及等,期間亦曾接觸一名將食物放在地上的人士。暫時未有證據顯示狗隻因中毒而身亡。按其中一隻狗隻驗屍報告的部分結果,不能排除中暑為其中一個因素,唯現時未能確定。

警方與愛護動物協會重視這單案件並認真跟進。警方會繼續調查工作並與政府部門的專家商討相關報告。慶幸的是7月後未有再出現同類型事件。

請各位注意:
  1. 不要將食物放在地上
  2. 炎熱日子期間放狗時請額外小心,並盡量縮短時間
  3. 如有懷疑狗隻中毒,請馬上致電999



[17/07/2020]
Three healthy young dogs died separately on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, after their walk. They had seizures and died quickly, before they could be taken to the vets.

Today, we accompanied two residents to file report with the police regarding suspicious bags of dog and cat food found along Victoria Road. The Police has started a preliminary investigation and is making arrangements with the concerned dog owners for autopsy.

A resident also found bags of rat poison on slopes near Sassoon Road. They were not issued by the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department.

We hope it's all just all very bad coincidence. Nonetheless, keep an eye out for suspicious food left in public areas. If found, take a picture, note the location (road, nearest lamp post) and take it away. Contact our office info@paulzimmerman.hk to agree on next steps.

I note that Cyberport have been advised of the latest situation and asked them also to keep an eye out for suspicious food items.

In the meantime, make sure your dog does not eat suspicious items. In case your dog develops health troubles after a walk, please visit your vet, or SPCA immediately. Let us know in case the vet confirms the dog was poisoned. In case the dog can’t be rescued, call 999. The police will engage the SPCA for collection and investigation.

三隻健康及年輕的狗隻分別於剛過去的星期日、星期一及星期二於放狗回家後懷疑中毒死亡。他們出現抽搐後不久便斷氣,未能趕及到獸醫診所。


今日,我們陪同兩名居民到警署報案,她們於域多利道行人路上發現可疑的袋裝狗糧及貓糧。警方已展開初步調查,稍後會聯絡狗主安排為離世狗隻進行驗屍。

其中一名居民於沙宣道的斜坡上發現數袋殺鼠葯,食環署表示並不是他們放上的。

我希望今次事件純屬巧合。然而請大家留意公共地方上的可疑食物,如有發現,請把它移除,並將相片及具體位置電郵給我們:info@paulzimmerman.hk 以商討如何處理物件。

數碼港已得悉最新情況,他們會加緊留意可疑食物。


請提防你的狗隻於街上進食可疑物品。如狗隻於放狗後遇到不適,請馬上到獸醫診所或愛護動物協會。如獸醫確認狗隻中毒,請告訴我們。如狗隻最終去世,請致電999報案,警察會聯絡愛協進行調查。
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