A shocking case of animal abuse has shaken the state of Paraná, Brazil, where a boy of only 9 years old was caught on security cameras while committed acts of extreme cruelty against 23 animals in a veterinary clinic.
The incident, which took place in the city of Nova Fátima, has generated outrage and confusion in the community.
The boy, who entered the establishment accompanied by his dog, began to hit and mistreat the animals for no apparent reason. For 40 minutes, the boy tortured the 23 animals, leading them to a gruesome death. Some of the victims were dismembered more than one animal the attacker removed his organsin what has been described as a sadistic act.
The images from the security cameras revealed the crudeness of the attack and showed how the minor acted without the presence of adults in the place, which has raised questions about the lack of supervision at the veterinary clinic during the event. After committing the brutal acts, the boy left the scene and returned home.
Hours later, The owner of the veterinary clinic discovered the mutilated bodies of the animals and, horrified, she immediately went to the police. The authorities managed to identify the child responsible through the recordings, and he was arrested. However, due to his young age, he will not face criminal charges and was released.
The minor lives under the care of his grandmother and, according to close sources, there was no record of previous violent behavior. The case has been sent to the Guardianship Council, which must evaluate the family environment and the circumstances that led the child to commit these acts.
The local community and animal protection organizations have expressed their dismay at the lack of stricter measures in cases like this. Despite the cruelty of the incident, Brazilian laws prevent children under 12 from being criminally prosecuted, leaving the social assistance system with the task of providing appropriate treatment for the child and monitoring their future behavior.
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