'Horror movie': 21 dead canines mysteriously wash ashore on Washington state island
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Key Points:
- Twenty-one dead canines were found washed ashore on Guemes Island, Washington, with authorities uncertain about their origin or cause of death.
- The Skagit County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the incident, and necropsies and DNA testing are being conducted by a forensic veterinarian.
- The carcasses were mostly found near Kelly’s Point, many skinned and some missing front paws, with two having orange twine around their necks, but no signs of gunshot wounds or dogfighting.
- Guemes Island, historically known as "Dog Island," has a population of about 600, and the community is deeply disturbed and speculating about the source, including possible connections to breeders or passing tankers.
- Officials emphasize the need for forensic results before drawing conclusions, while residents describe the scene as eerie and unsettling, likening it to a horror movie.
