Who is responsible for removing the dead animals?

The City of Zagreb claims the location is not on their land and points to the landowner. Responsibility has not yet been determined as responses from other institutions are pending.

Is it known who left the chickens and why they died?

So far, it is unknown who left the chickens, where they came from, or what caused their death. The relevant inspectorates have been asked, but responses have not yet arrived.

Are the dead chickens still at the location?

According to the reader's information from Saturday, August 9, 2026, the animals were still there. It has not been confirmed whether they have been removed since.

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Mystery Near Blato Hospital: Someone Left a Pile of Dead Chickens

Q: Where exactly were the dead chickens found?

Next to the unfinished University Hospital building in Zagreb's Blato neighborhood, not far from Aleja Matije Ljubeka.

B.K. · Prije 18h | 2 min

An Index.hr reader sent photos of a disturbing scene next to the unfinished University Hospital building, while the City of Zagreb washes its hands and points to the landowner.

Summary

A large quantity of dead chickens was found near the University Hospital in Zagreb's Blato neighborhood.
The City of Zagreb claims the land is not in their ownership and refuses responsibility.
Inquiries have been sent to the Ministry of Construction, the Ministry of Health, and the State Inspectorate, but responses are still pending.
It is unknown who left the chickens, where they came from, or why they died.

Passersby near the unfinished University Hospital building in Zagreb's Blato neighborhood were met with an unusual and unpleasant sight. Someone had left a large amount of dead poultry at that location, and a reader of Index.hr captured it in photos shared with the newsroom on Saturday.

The photos show a pile of mostly black and brown chickens, dumped right next to the hospital complex, not far from Aleja Matije Ljubeka. According to the reader, there is a very intense and unpleasant smell in the area, leading them to believe the dead animals have been there for several days.

City Points to Landowner, Inspections Await Response

So far, it is unknown who left the chickens there, where they came from, or why they died. To shed light on the circumstances, Index.hr contacted the City of Zagreb. The city administration confirmed they are aware of the case but made it clear it is not their responsibility.

"For all details, we refer you to the landowner," the City of Zagreb responded to Index.hr, emphasizing that the dead animals are not on city-owned land.

Inquiries about this unusual case have also been sent to the Ministry of Physical Planning, Construction and State Assets, the Ministry of Health, and the State Inspectorate. They are being asked whether they are aware of the incident, whether anyone has been sent to the site, whether the animals have been removed or will be, and whether anyone knows who left them there and why. Responses from the authorities are still pending.

According to unofficial information, the health inspectorate of the Ministry of Health has already been on site to determine the circumstances. The entire case will be reported to the police for filing a complaint against an unknown perpetrator. A witness at the scene, a citizen named Ilija, described the gruesome scene: "They're in the meadow. It's disgusting. It stinks. Ugh, I almost vomited. There are no houses nearby. I heard the health inspectorate was there in the morning. A security guard said it's not the first time something like this has happened."

A concerned passerby expressed suspicion that this is an organized disposal of euthanized chickens and appealed for urgent intervention: "I think they're chickens that are being euthanized. It's a live infection. I think it needs to be removed urgently."