Marshmallows in the ground could be deadly

What would seem to be just a marshmallow on the ground could turn out deadly for a pet or even a child.
Robbers started placing two-step (Temik) on a piece of meat, from there on a Vienna with Temik inside it. Now the new thing and the cheaper way of killing off dogs is by making a small hole inside a marshmallow and filling it up with Temik.

From Friday, October 9 until Monday morning, October 12 Mr Robert Edward Furby from Witbank 911 helped over 17 dogs that were poisoned. They were rushed to local vets, who have managed to pull most of them through. So far four have died.

“The criminals are busy again in Blanchville and Reyno Ridge area where most of the poisonings have happened, two weeks ago they started using marshmallows,” said Furby.

For Dr Nolan Landman a vet from Witbank Animal Hospital this is a concerning matter.

“I am just worried about when the December school holidays arrive very soon. What will happen to the children at home when their parents go to work and they find a marshmallow on the ground? This could have a devastating outcome,” said a concerned Landman.

Parents, be on the look out for marshmallows in your grounds, the new thing to poison dogs is to use two-step inside the marshmallows.

Landman has already spoken to the Furby and Langamed about his concern.
Temik will kill a child, just like it would kill a dog.

“Parents will have to start warning their children not to take sweets from strangers walking in the streets or pick up a marshmallow just lying in the garden,” said Landman.

If Temik is digested the victim will die from respiratory failure.
Warning to all members of the public
The Witbank SAPS received an increasing number of complaints regarding dogs poising at residential premises.
The past week no less than 15 cases were reported where dogs were poisoned with Temik.

“In several of the incident’s criminal elements proceeded with their criminal activities by breaking into the houses and stealing mostly electrical appliances,” said Captain Eddie Hall communication spokesperson from Witbank SAPS.

The affected areas the past week has been Ben Fleur, Reyno Ridge areas, Extension 8 and Blannhville areas.

“The public are requested to be on the lookout for suspicious vehicles and persons rooming around the neighbourhood’s and are requested to contact their sector policing structures and the Witbank SAPS radio room on 013 655 5052,” continued Hall.