54 Severed Hands Found in Siberia, People Question Authorities’ Explanation

54 Severed Hands Found in Siberia, People Question Authorities’ Explanation
Khabarovsk, Russia. Screenshot via Google Maps
Petr Svab
Petr Svab
reporter
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Russian authorities offered an explanation for the gruesome discovery of 54 severed hands found on an island near Khabarovsk city in the Russian far east. But the explanation reportedly doesn’t sit well with some locals.

The hands were discovered on an island in the Amur River about 19 miles downstream from the Chinese border, The Siberian Times reported on Thursday, March 8.
Petr Svab
Petr Svab
reporter
Petr Svab is a reporter covering New York. Previously, he covered national topics including politics, economy, education, and law enforcement.
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