Molenbeek (Brussels Morning Newspaper): A dead horse was found in the Molenbeek stream near Heldergem and Aaigem. The Flemish Environment Agency closed the dam to prevent pollution. The Denderleeuw fire brigade used a crane to remove the horse. Investigators are trying to find out how it got there since it wasn’t chipped, making it hard to identify the owner.
Yesterday afternoon on 28 December, passers-by found a dead horse in the Molenbeek stream, which flows into the Bovenschelde. The carcass was located near the water treatment plant on the border of Heldergem and Aaigem. Authorities were notified, and an inspector from the Flemish Environment Agency arrived to assess the situation. To prevent any potential pollution, the inspector closed the dam of the stream, ensuring that no further environmental damage would occur while they dealt with the incident.
How did a dead horse end up in the Molenbeek stream?
The Denderleeuw fire brigade was called to help remove the dead horse from the stream. They used a crane to lift the body out of the water and place it on the bank. A company called Rendac, which specializes in disposing of animal remains, was also contacted. However, since it was late in the day, they couldn’t arrange to collect the body until Monday. For now, the remains were covered with a tarp and left on the bank until they could be properly taken care.
Investigators discovered that the horse was not chipped, so they couldn’t find its owner. It’s still unclear how the horse ended up in the stream. Authorities are looking into different possibilities, like an accident, abandonment, or foul play. More investigation might be needed to figure out how the horse died and how it got into the Molenbeek. Right now, the focus is on safely removing the body to avoid any harm to the environment.
