Authorities have charged a person with animal cruelty after he dragged a donkey tied to his car in Spain. The 63-year-old man dragged the animal for 3 kilometers on a street in Corbera de Llobregat, Barcelona. The incident, captured on video by onlookers and launched by Spanish police on Tuesday, has sparked widespread outrage.
The distressing scene occurred on October 28, when motorists witnessed and recorded the van cruelly pulling the donkey. The animal is seen struggling to maintain up with the velocity of the automobile and ultimately collapsing.
Witnesses shouted and honked their automobiles in an try and cease the van. They ultimately succeeded to cease the automobile and referred to as the police. When law enforcement officials arrived on the scene, they confiscated the donkey and reported the motive force for animal abuse.
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The animal was transported to an area animal refuge. Veterinarians stated the donkey bodily survived being dragged, however the animal suffered extreme stress. He’ll want time to recuperate from the trauma.
The publication of the footage has led to a public outcry and the condemnation of the offender on social media. “We can’t tolerate these actions being repeated, which is why we demand a reform of the legislation concerning animal abuse that features efficient jail sentences,” the Spanish political get together PACMA stated.
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