Crime & Safety

Dogs Suffer Shock Upon Walking Over Manhole

An electrified manhole cover at the southeast corner of Halsted Street and Wellington Avenue was blamed for the incidents.

CHICAGO (CBS) — Several dogs out for Sunday walks with their owners in East Lakeview ended up writhing in pain. As CBS 2’s Mike Puccinelli reported, an electrified manhole cover at the southeast corner of Halsted Street and Wellington Avenue was blamed for the incidents.

Police said the injuries to the dogs are not believed to be life-threatening, but they are still extremely disturbing for Chicago animal lovers.

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