Crime & Safety

Woman Allegedly Kicks, Drowns Dog At Revere Beach

Witnesses said the incident happened in broad daylight at the crowded beach.

A woman facing animal cruelty charges, sources told WBZ.
A woman facing animal cruelty charges, sources told WBZ. (Mike Carraggi/Patch)

REVERE, MA — A woman allegedly kicked and tossed her dog into the water, leaving the dog to die, at Revere Beach Sunday. She is now facing animal cruelty charges, sources told WBZ-TV.

Witnesses said the incident happened in broad daylight at the crowded beach.

Revere City Councilor George Rotondo Jr., who is also an ICU nurse, was there. He said he ran over to help the lifeguards giving CPR to the dog, but it was too late for the dog.

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