OVERTOUN BRIDGE (Suicide Spot for Dogs)
Suicide spots for humans are very common but there is a bridge near Dumbarton in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland which is well known as a suicide spot for dogs. It has been estimated that around 600 dogs have jumped from the bridge for apparently no reason and more than 50 of them lost their lives after hitting rocks 50 feet below. A warning sign is displayed on the bridge reading "Dangerous bridge – keep your dog on a lead".
To find out any scientific explanation to this phenomenon an animal habitat expert, Dr. David Sands investigates the matter by examining smell, sound and sight factors. After eliminating the chances of any contribution of dog's sense of sight and hearing Dr. David only focused on scent which leads to the discovery of mice, mink and squirrels. In an experiment odours from these animals were released in an open field and ten dogs were unleashed. Out of those ten dogs only two showed no interest towards any of the scents while others went straight for the scents. After the experiment he concluded that although it was not a definitive explanation, the odour from mink urine causes the dogs to jump from the bridge. Not everyone agreed with the theory presented by Dr. David Sands. A local hunter, John Joyce, who has lived in the area for fifty years claimed in 2014 that he is pretty sure there are no minks around here.
There is an human tragedy as well attached to this bridge. In October 1994, 32 year old Kevin Moy was of the opinion that he himself is anti-Christ and his 2 weeks old son has been incarnated by devil. Moy threw his baby from the bridge to his death. He then attempted to commit suicide several time, first by attempting to jump off the bridge.
To find out any scientific explanation to this phenomenon an animal habitat expert, Dr. David Sands investigates the matter by examining smell, sound and sight factors. After eliminating the chances of any contribution of dog's sense of sight and hearing Dr. David only focused on scent which leads to the discovery of mice, mink and squirrels. In an experiment odours from these animals were released in an open field and ten dogs were unleashed. Out of those ten dogs only two showed no interest towards any of the scents while others went straight for the scents. After the experiment he concluded that although it was not a definitive explanation, the odour from mink urine causes the dogs to jump from the bridge. Not everyone agreed with the theory presented by Dr. David Sands. A local hunter, John Joyce, who has lived in the area for fifty years claimed in 2014 that he is pretty sure there are no minks around here.
There is an human tragedy as well attached to this bridge. In October 1994, 32 year old Kevin Moy was of the opinion that he himself is anti-Christ and his 2 weeks old son has been incarnated by devil. Moy threw his baby from the bridge to his death. He then attempted to commit suicide several time, first by attempting to jump off the bridge.
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