Bolton Hill residents experienced a troubling incident this week as reports emerged of dogs receiving electric shocks from a neighborhood water fountain. According to WMAR2-News, Baltimore City firefighters secured the site in the 300 block of N. Lanvale Street after residents reported multiple cases of dogs showing signs of electric shock after coming into contact with the water fountain. No dogs or their owners were present when authorities arrived, and it appears the troublesome encounter was limited to canine friends, as no residents claimed to have interacted with the fountain.
The situation led to an immediate shutdown of the fountain, with Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) representatives arriving to disconnect power to both fountains in the vicinity, as a safety precaution. The same incident was covered by WBAL, which detailed that the Baltimore City Office of Emergency Management was notified shortly before noon to address the issue.
Fire crews took the necessary steps to rope off the fountain, ensuring no additional pets or humans could come into contact with the potential hazard.
