Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — The Tashkent city administration has denied rumors circulating on social media about a man’s death allegedly caused by a dog attack.

According to city officials, the 58-year-old resident of the Karakamysh-2/4 district passed away due to acute cardiovascular failure.

"There was no dog attack," the administration stated, urging residents to remain calm and refrain from spreading false information.