A man was discovered in his home with his penis severed, and authorities suspect his dog may be the perpetrator.
The local authorities in Germany are investigating the bizarre and unsettling incident after a 66-year-old man was found with a severe genital injury in his home in Herne, North Rhine-Westphalia.
According to reports from German state broadcaster WDR, police were called to the scene after neighbors reported hearing concerning sounds coming from the man’s residence in the early hours of Tuesday.
Upon arrival, officers found the homeowner in critical condition and rushed him to the hospital.
The cause of the injury remains under investigation, however, authorities have revealed an unusual theory: the man’s pet dog, described as a Jack Russell Terrier in size, may be responsible.
“One hypothesis, of course, is that the dog, which is about the size of a Jack Russell terrier, bit off the man’s penis and ate it,” stated Frank Lemanis, Chief Inspector from the nearby police force, speaking to German tabloid BILD. “However, it’s also possible a sex accident or a crime occurred.”
The “instrument of the crime,” as BILD phrased it, has not been recovered, further complicating the investigation.
Additionally, the man is currently in an induced coma, hindering his ability to provide information about the incident.
“We hope we can interview him soon,” Lemanis added, highlighting the need for further investigation before drawing definitive conclusions.
Authorities are actively investigating the incident, considering charges of grievous bodily harm. The search for leads continues as they piece together the events that led to this horrifying situation.
