Summary:
On September 9th, Matthew Degner, a 14 year-old boy is found dead in his yard. It is believed he died from an illness called bronchopneumonia. After some investigating, it is discovered that his house contains more than 200 animals including: more than 100 cats, almost as many birds, a raccoon, a fruit bat, two dogs, and even several kinkajous (raccoon like creatures). The mother of Matthew and four other children is being held at a police station while her remaining children are treated for illness. It is unknown whether the illnesses were caused by the overpopulation of diseased animals cramped in their household, or even the fact the children have been kept contained in the house for the past couple years. Thankfully the children are in good care and most of the animals were successfully rescued, now residing at an animal shelter in Chicago Ridge.
Information found at: www.chicagotribune.com
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| Some of the 100 cats found caged in their house |
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