Kids, Cats, and Hazmat in Philly | Augusta Georgia News

Federal agents raid a Northeast Philly home on Whitaker Avenue not for drugs or crime, but for alleged terroristic threats — only to discover a horrifying scene: two children, an 8-month-old and a 5-year-old, living in squalor with nearly 40 cats, dead pets, and overwhelming filth so bad it required a Hazmat team. Both kids suffered bruises and bug bites and were rushed to the hospital. Neighbors had been warning about the stench for months. The parents now face child endangerment charges, while the children are in DHS custody as investigators scramble to uncover how they ended up in this nightmare. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/087d5ba7eb7c33c3