Daegu City Requests Investigation into 'Animal Abuse' at Gachang-myeon Zoo... Cheongwadae Petition Surpasses 40,000

Since November Last Year, 13 Animals of 5 Species Left Neglected at Closed Zoo
Beagle Rescue Network Raises Issue, Controversy Grows
Shocking Conditions Revealed: Enclosures Covered in Excrement Without Food or Water

The image shows a monkey screaming and a goat hanging by its neck, dead. Photo by Beagle Rescue Network (Biguyup) Instagram capture.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Dong-wook] Regarding the controversy over animal abuse at the zoo in Gachang-myeon, Dalseong-gun, Daegu City has requested a police investigation and decided to transfer the animals at the zoo to other facilities for management.

According to Daegu City on the 7th, animals such as goats and sheep will be moved to other facilities around the Lunar New Year, and animals like camels and Japanese macaques, which cannot be moved immediately, will be relocated as soon as possible in consultation with related organizations.

This zoo has been closed since November last year due to business difficulties caused by COVID-19. Most of the animals at the zoo have been moved to other facilities, but it is understood that 13 animals of 5 species still remain.

At this facility, with electricity and water cut off, images such as icicles forming in the monkey enclosure and animals being exposed defenselessly to severe cold were revealed by the animal protection group Beagle Rescue Network (Bigu Association), sparking controversy over 'animal abuse.'

The Bigu Association stated that the families of the informants have been caring for the abandoned animals for several months by carrying drinking water and moving boxes of feed and fruit to supply water to the animals located halfway up the mountain.

In response, the company involved explained, "Although we are experiencing difficulties due to COVID-19, we have not abused or neglected the animals."

Meanwhile, on the 3rd, a petition titled "Animals are dying due to improper management of the zoo. The officials are ignoring this. Please help the innocent animals" was posted on the Blue House National Petition Board.

As of the morning of the 7th, the petition has surpassed 40,000 signatures.

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