Two Samoyeds Rescued in the Middle of the Road, Wagging Tails as They Seem to Meet Their Owner and Get in the Car

Rescue of Two Samoyeds on the First Lane of Seohaean Expressway
"They Approached Wagging Their Tails... If Abandoned, May They Be Punished"

Two Samoyed puppies were found in the middle of a busy highway, running at high speed, and were dramatically rescued. On the 10th, a video from a vehicle's black box showing two puppies standing alone in the first lane of the Seohaean Expressway in Dangjin, Chungnam, spread widely on social media (SNS) with the caption, "This happened today. Something I only saw on the news happened to me."

[Image source=Instagram capture of rescuer Kim Kang-eon]

The video shows two Samoyed puppies, presumed to have been abandoned, looking around in the first lane of the Seohaean Expressway. It was a dangerously risky situation that could have led to a major accident, but cars slowed down and moved to other lanes to avoid the puppies. The puppies also stood still without much movement, so no collision occurred.

The rescuer, Mr. Kim Gang-eon, who witnessed the scene, stopped his car and called the puppies over. The puppies approached wagging their tails as if they recognized him. They got into the back seat of Mr. Kim’s car and were moved to a safe place. Mr. Kim said, “Both were safely rescued, but I don’t know if they have owners,” adding, “I hope they are not abandoned. If someone abandoned them, I hope they receive divine punishment.”

[Image source=Rescuer Kim Kang-eon Instagram capture]

He explained, “The puppies sat quietly as if it was their own seat, clearly showing they had ridden in cars often. They were so gentle that they showed no fear of people,” and added, “While moving, I reported to 119 and went to the nearest Seosan rest area for safety. With the help of the police and city officials, I safely handed them over to the animal rescue team.” He also said, “Anyone who was there would have picked them up without hesitation,” and “Many reports had already been received.”

[Image source=Instagram capture of rescuer Kim Kang-eon]

The rescued puppies were later moved to the Dangjin City Animal Shelter. Kang Hyo-jeong, the shelter director, said on Yonhap News TV that day, “The puppies were so calm that there was no problem bringing them in,” adding, “When we checked, their fur was severely matted and their nails were untrimmed. They don’t seem to have been well cared for, but their temperament is very gentle.” One puppy is estimated to be 3 years old, and the other 5 years old, and neither has an implanted microchip.

Director Kang said, “In my 8 years running the shelter, there have been cases of abandonment at rest areas, but abandonment on the highway is extremely rare,” adding, “We are not considering euthanasia at this time and hope they are not sick. We will try to find them adoptive homes as soon as possible.”

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