That's life in the digital world! Where a fleeting Facebook post is enough to send an entire city into an uproar and turn social media users into virtual detectives. In fact, our lives are permeated by social media, which allows us not only to share the most trivial moments of our everyday lives, but also to spread serious concerns. The disappearance and reappearance of Django proves that the Internet can be both a blessing and a curse.

The point of unrest

It was July 3, 2023 , when a concerned Facebook post caught people's attention. The post, which included a picture of the missing black and white border collie Django, read like an emergency call. Django had disappeared and the potential culprits were two white sprinters with dog tags that were seen leaving Bramsche.

Note: We ourselves released this topic in our research group on Facebook and in the end we received the most important tips from members of our community. Thank you for that!

"Danger !! Two large white sprinters just drove past our property in 49565 Bramsche, at Hasenkamp, ​​with dog trailers behind them. And one of our dogs (black and white border collie) has disappeared. If anyone sees these cars, please note their license plates. The police have been informed. He has been reported missing to Tasso and the chip is registered.”

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Screenshot: Facebook

In no time, the post had won the hearts of dog lovers in the city and it felt like everyone was supporting the search for Django. The call to action was clear: Anyone who sees these suspicious vans should note the license plate number and inform the police.

The missing person report was even published on “TASSO.EV”.

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Screenshot: TASSO

The wave of support and speculation on social media

The news of Django's disappearance spread like wildfire. Everyone shared (the post was shared over 7,400 times!), commented, and reacted to the original post, helping spread the word to every corner of the internet. It wasn't just Django's sad face that touched people, but also the possibility that dogs in their community could be stolen.

Social media users began sharing their own stories and observations, all coming together to form a complex puzzle just waiting to be solved.

The police in Osnabrück were overwhelmed with inquiries and tips and were forced to respond on their Instagram account. They said they cannot confirm the rumors and that there is no solid evidence yet to support the alleged dog thefts.

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Screenshot: Osnabrück Police

Django's unexpected return

Amid the panic and speculation came the surprising turn of events - Django was back. On July 4th, two days after his mysterious disappearance, Django simply showed up outside his owner's fence, visibly upset but apparently safe and sound. Where he had been was not disclosed, which only further entangled the social media community in speculation.

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Screenshot: Facebook

The power and oddity of social media

Django's story is just one example of how social media influences our daily lives. In this case, the social media community has taken on the role of a “digital neighborhood watchdog.” It provided a platform for information, support and speculation, put the missing Django in the spotlight and made people in and around Bramsche alert.

However, it must also be remembered that rumors and speculation can spread like wildfire on social media. They can escalate quickly and lead to unnecessary panic and unrest, as the Django example shows. It is therefore important that we carefully consider the information we share and absorb online and always keep a cool head.

Conclusion:

In the end, the question remains as to where Django was and what really happened. Despite widespread speculation and intense searching on social media, it remains a mystery. That's how it is in the world of social media - where a simple post can send an entire city into turmoil, where detective stories come true, and where every post can take a twist that makes our lives a little more interesting. This was the fact check of Django the border collie and the power of social media. And who knows what story will make the rounds next?

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