ALAPPUZHA: After examining a stray dog seen in a weak condition, the doctors found that three bullets had hit him. The dog is presently in a critical condition with a bloated stomach.
Doctors believe that he was hit by airgun pellets. The doctors have not been able to take it out yet. Surgery is being delayed as the present situation could worsen its condition. A decision has been taken to conduct the surgery only after its health improves a bit. However, doctors said the chances of survival are very low.
A bullet had pierced his lung. Another pierced near its heart and one in the ribs. Meantime, it is not clear how the dog received the shots. Locals said that a group of bird poachers is active in the vicinity and they target such animals. How the accident happened is being investigated?
The dog was taken to the hospital by walking eye foundation for animal advocacy, an organization of animal lovers. The dog is presently in a private hospital in Karunagappally. The presence of bullets was found in the dog's body in the examination conducted there.