Kittens Severed... Likely Cut and Killed by a Brush Cutter

"Multiple Cats Sacrificed at Once... Most Have Legs Severed"
Neglected Even After Report... Civic Groups Demand Truth Investigation

Several kitten carcasses with body parts severed were found near Sacheon Bridge in Namgajwa-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul. The first discoverer speculated that the kittens might have been cut by a grass trimmer, as they saw grass trimming work being carried out nearby.

Severed kitten carcass. [Photo by Sarangbap Animal Companion Headquarters Association Cafe Archive]

According to Seodonghaeng (Seodaemun-gu Together Animal Companion Headquarters), a non-profit organization, informant A reported that on the 18th at around 1 p.m., while taking a walk with their grandchild near Sacheon Bridge in Namgajwa-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, they found the carcasses of kittens estimated to be about 1 to 2 months old.

There were a total of four dead kittens, all in a gruesome state with their bodies cut by something sharp. Legs were scattered around the carcasses, and one of them had maggots filling its mouth. One kitten that survived was crying pitifully, with one of its legs severed and dangling.

After reporting to the Dasan Call Center and the district office, A returned to the site around 6 p.m., but the carcasses were still left unattended. A and an acquaintance took the surviving kitten to a hospital, but it eventually died there.

Severed kitten carcass. [Photo by Seorogachi Animal Companion Headquarters Association, captured from their cafe]

A testified that they witnessed grass trimming work nearby and speculated that the kittens were cut and killed by the grass trimmer.

Upon receiving the report, Seodonghaeng immediately launched an investigation and confirmed from on-site personnel that 6 to 7 people had been conducting grass trimming work at the location since the 16th.

Seodonghaeng criticized the negligence of the local government’s grass trimming workers and demanded a thorough investigation into the truth.

Seodonghaeng stated, "The local government conducts grass trimming and pruning work every year. Even if there are bird nests, the work should be carried out carefully. What is particularly unusual in this case is that five cats were sacrificed at once, and most of them had their legs severed."

They added, "When we reported this to the district office on the 20th, the person in charge asked, 'Is this because of the cats?' and replied, 'There was no grass trimming work at Sacheon Bridge this week.' They also demanded that the informant 'prove the damage caused by the cats dying during the grass trimming work.'"

Seodonghaeng announced that they plan to submit a petition to the police station on the 25th regarding the incident.

Complaints posted on the Seodaemun-gu Communication and Empathy 'Wishes to the District Mayor' Civil Complaint Center.
[Photo by Seodaemun-gu Official Website Capture]

Currently, complaints holding responsibility for the abandonment of the cat carcasses are being posted in the 'Requests to the District Mayor' category of the Seodaemun-gu Office Communication and Sympathy section.

According to the Animal Protection Act, killing an animal can result in imprisonment for up to three years or a fine of up to 30 million won. Causing injury to an animal without justifiable reason can also lead to imprisonment for up to two years or a fine of up to 20 million won under the law.

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