A distressing discovery unfolded when nearly half of 200 chickens were found dead in crates inside an abandoned U-Haul truck on a city street. Authorities later located additional birds in a second unattended vehicle nearby, raising concerns about animal welfare and potential neglect. The grim condition of the surviving birds has prompted questions about how they ended up in such dire circumstances. Investigators are now working to determine the full scope of the situation and any responsible parties.
The first group of 200 chickens – just 80 of them were still alive – were discovered in crates in an abandoned U-Haul on Winthrop Avenue between East 45th Street and Troy Avenue around 5 p.m. Shortly after, more birds were found in a second unattended U-Haul about a mile and a half away at...
