Bloody Puppy Hanging from Truck... Pohang Police Investigate Driver, Say "It Was a Mistake"

Animal Rescue Group WeAct Files Complaint... Posts Photos on Instagram to Gather Petition Signatures

On the 27th of last month, a white dog hanging onto a truck was spotted on a road in Pohang, Gyeongbuk, and the police are investigating. [Image source=WeAct Instagram]

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] A truck was seen running while hanging a bloodied white puppy on a road in Pohang, Gyeongbuk, causing shock. The police are investigating the case reported by an animal protection organization.

According to the animal rescue group WeAct on the 2nd, a tipster posted that on the 27th of last month, a white puppy was seen hanging outside a running truck on a four-lane road in Pohang, Gyeongbuk, being dragged along.

The truck repeatedly stopped and ran while hanging the puppy.

The tipster, who witnessed this, chased the truck and took advantage of a stop at a traffic signal to confront the truck driver, asking, "What are you doing?" and tried to help the bloodied puppy.

As this citizen stopped their car on the shoulder, the truck driver threw the puppy into the driver's seat and fled.

WeAct officially announced this fact through their Instagram on the 30th of last month and submitted a petition and an animal abuse complaint to the Pohang Northern Police Station on the 1st.

During the police investigation, the truck driver reportedly claimed it was a "mistake," saying the puppy, which was being transported in the cargo bed, fell to the side during driving.

If animal abuse is confirmed, under the revised Animal Protection Act earlier this year, the offender may face up to three years in prison or a fine of up to 3 million won.

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