Dog found anchored by weights in River Blackwater, Co Tyrone, highlights dog abandonment issue.

A dog's body was found anchored down by weights in the River Blackwater in Co Tyrone. The Tyrone Underwater Search and Recovery team discovered the dog during a patrol after being alerted by a local fisherman. The PSNI recovered the dog. The incident highlights an increasing problem of dog abandonment and neglect in the area, with the USPCA reporting an "unprecedented surge" of such cases.