Othón P. Blanco, Q.R. — Authorities are investigating a case of a dog being attached to a flying drone. The incident happened April 24 in the town of Xul-Ha when three boys were videoed flying the dog over a house.
The dog has since been located and removed from the home where it lived. It was found unharmed. The State Attorney General (FGE) says they have placed the dog in protective custody. The case is being investigated in collaboration with the Secretariat of Ecology and Environment and the Environmental Protection Agency.
According to the FGE, “the Environmental Protection Agency is protecting a Chihuahua after it was attached to a drone on Thursday, April 24, flying several meters above the ground in the townof Xul-Ha.
“The pet’s owner appeared before the Public Prosecutor’s Office to give his statement after the incident became known on social media. A veterinarian with the Secretariat of Ecology and a representative from the Environmental Protection Agency were also present at the hearing,” the FGE said in a statement.
The FGE says they are part of the investigation. They ordered the dog to be placed under the custody of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment while the investigation continues to determine responsibility.
“It should be noted that the FGE has collaborated with the pet owner to provide the necessary information to clarify the facts,” they added.
