About 100 dead cats were discovered in a Long Island home Saturday afternoon after fire crews responded to reports of a foul stench coming from the building, according to Suffolk County authorities.
Officials arrived at the gruesome scene around 3 p.m., where they found the feline corpses inside a freezer and strewn around the Bohemia home, the Bohemia Fire Department told The Post.
Authorities responded to a home with a strong ammonia stench and found about 100 dead cats inside. Aristide Economopoulos
Officials said the feline corpses were inside a freezer and strewn around the Bohemia home. Aristide EconomopoulosThe Suffolk County SPCA initially reported a possible ammonia leak around 2 p.m., officials said, noting they were told close to 100 dead cats were inside the Westminster Drive home.
It was not immediately clear how many cats were found or if the residence was occupied.
The house has since been condemned due to the noxious smell and condition. Aristide Economopoulos
Officials said the house had high levels of ammonia. Aristide Economopoulos
The horror house was condemned due to high levels of ammonia.
Photos captured by The Post showed multiple living cats pawing at the windows as police investigated.
Photos captured by The Post showed multiple living cats pawing at the windows as police investigated. Aristide Economopoulos
Fire crews said the SPCA called in the foul smell around 2 p.m. Saturday. Aristide EconomopoulosLocal authorities, including the Islip Town Hazmat Team, SPCA, Fire Marshal, police and building inspector, are on the scene investigating.
The SPCA did not immediately response to The Post’s request for comment.
