Residents and vendors in the Francisco I. Madero neighborhood in Mérida were alarmed after finding what appeared to be the skin of a dog in the park. The discovery caused confusion and fear among regular visitors to the market and tianguis, who worried about the safety of their pets.
However, the Public Security Secretariat (SSP) later clarified that the remains were not from a dog but from a sheep.
The remains were found in black garbage bags, mixed with meat scraps and other waste, attracting numerous flies and emitting a foul odor. Several bags were torn open, exposing the animal remains.
The packaging containing the remains was located near the garbage dump in the park area facing 33rd Street, close to the San Vicente de Paul parish. The discovery drew the attention of local merchants and residents, who expressed concerns about a potential individual killing and skinning dogs in the area.
Residents are calling for increased surveillance and a thorough investigation, citing previous unaddressed incidents. Street vendors had requested that the remains be preserved as evidence, but garbage collection personnel removed them from the scene.
The SSP provided the following report regarding the alleged dog remains:
A report was received via 9-1-1 about a bag with an alleged dog remains in the Francisco I. Madero neighborhood. Security personnel investigated and confirmed that the remains were from a ram, ruling out any criminal activity.
The SSP urged the public to rely on official sources for information and avoid spreading unverified claims. They also commended the efforts of the officers who responded to the report and reassured the community.
Source: Diario de Yucatan
