CCTV footage captured four people throwing eels onto the front lawn. Photo / iStock
Who's behind the mysterious eel attack in Timaru?
Late last night, CCTV footage captured four people getting out of two cars near a Collins St house. The people then threw eels on the house's front lawn.
Police are trying to track down the perpetrators.
The attack, conducted around 11:20pm, has left residents confused.
One elderly resident said she heard cars late last night and, a bit later on, other odd noises.
"I thought it was a dog or somebody in the bushes here, but I don't know anything about any eels," she said.
Another resident on the quiet suburban street was also bemused. "What a strange thing to throw at someone," he said.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Timaru police station on 03 687 9808.
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