Mascali: Carabinieri rescue dog left on sun-exposed balcony

In Mascali, Italy, the Carabinieri rescued a dog that had been left on a second-floor balcony under intense heat. Acting on a report to the emergency number 112, officers discovered the animal in distress, noting that it had no shelter from the sun and its food and water bowls were empty.

Following the intervention, a 50-year-old local man was reported to the judicial authorities. The charges include the abandonment of domestic animals and their detention in conditions incompatible with their nature. The investigation will proceed to determine the legal consequences for the owner.