A wave of unexplained cat deaths in Brooklyn has prompted authorities to launch an investigation after residents reported a surge in poisonings, with some animals found with severe symptoms before dying. Veterinarians and local officials are urging pet owners to remain vigilant, as the cases appear to involve deliberate acts rather than natural causes. The investigation is focusing on potential toxins and suspicious activity in neighborhoods where the incidents have been concentrated. Authorities have not yet identified a clear motive or confirmed the exact method used in the poisonings.
Is someone poisoning Brooklyn cats? Swath of mysterious deaths sparks probe NBC New York