After being mercilessly mauled to death by his own animals, the nude body of a backyard dog breeder was discovered savaged with his ribs on display.
Rikiana Hirawani, 33, was discovered dead at his Christchurch, New Zealand, home on Tuesday, April 11.
Armed cops invaded the house and discovered his lifeless body surrounded by three enormous white dogs.
According to one neighbor, “you could see every rib.”
The witness also stated that they yelled at the dogs to keep away from the body until police arrived, but they continued on their way.
He said that his neighbor did not treat the dogs well, instead breeding them for “profit.”
Another observer called the situation “pretty grim.” A third described themselves as “shell-shocked.”
The animals were eventually removed from the premises by police and animal control officials.
One dog was apprehended in the front yard, while officers searched the back garden for the other two.
Detective Senior Sergeant Colin Baillie of the New Zealand Police announced today, April 13, that Hirawani’s death was not being investigated as suspicious.
“Following a post-mortem examination, the death is not being treated as suspicious and will be referred to the coroner,” he added in a statement.
“Enquiries are ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding Hiriwani’s death.”
“Cordons will be removed from the property this afternoon after the scene examination is completed.”
“Police extend our heartfelt condolences to Mr Hiriwani’s family.”
According to reports, police forensic experts remained on the site.
