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Kittens rescued from Hagersville, Ont. dumpster: OPP investigating

Kittens found in a dumpster in Hagersvill, Ont. on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021. (Source: @OPP_WR / Twitter) Kittens found in a dumpster in Hagersvill, Ont. on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021. (Source: @OPP_WR / Twitter)
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Middlesex Centre, Ont. -

Provincial police are investigating after five kittens were abandoned in a scrap metal bin in Hagersville, Ont.

OPP say the kittens were found in the bin next to a business on John Street by a passerby around 7 p.m. on Monday.

The passerby reportedly heard the sound of kittens crying and was able to pull two kittens out of a bucket of water and three others from inside the bin. One of the kittens in the bucket of water was deceased.

OPP say they are investigating the incident as a case of cruelty to animals.

The kittens have been relocated to a rescue organization.

Anyone who may have seen any suspicious persons or vehicles in the area or have any information is asked to contact OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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