Japanese police have arrested a man for allegedly kicking a rabbit on Okunoshima Island, where over 70 rabbits have mysteriously died in recent weeks.
The incident took place on Okunoshima island in Hiroshima prefecture, where more than 1,000 rabbits frolic freely and are fed by tourists.a rabbit, as authorities probe the deaths of more than 70 bunnies on an island well-known for its large rabbit population.
The incident took place on Okunoshima island in Hiroshima prefecture, where more than 1,000 rabbits frolic freely and are fed by tourists, according to its website. Riku Hotta, from east of Kyoto, was"arrested on suspicion of kicking a rabbit" on Tuesday, a police spokesman told AFP. The animal later reportedly died.
Media reports said that police were investigating whether the 25-year-old man was also linked to the discovery of 77 rabbit carcasses on the island since late November."We are investigating the cause in consultation with veterinarians and relevant organisations, while strengthening monitoring" of the situation, the ministry said.
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