They Brought Someone Else, Too
Though police were pretty convinced that the odor was coming from a dead body, there was also the chance that animals could be causing the smell. After all, this is Madagascar, and it is home to more than 200,000 different animal species. So, the police also contacted a wildlife expert, Soary Randrianjafizanaka. She was the head of the Wildlife Committee, and she also lived in the area, so she, too, was curious about the smell.
Soary Randrianjafizanaka
The Town of Toliara
With the team now assembled, police were ready to investigate. There were many ideas of what might be causing the odor, but no one really suspected anything criminal. This was in the town of Toliara, which is a gorgeous town on the southwest coast of Madagascar. It was also considered to be very safe, and is a popular tourist destination.
Toliara, Madagascar
