Man Investigated for Beating 4-Month-Old Puppy Some 70 Times on Street

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A man has been booked by the police for beating a 4-month-old puppy some 70 times on a street. It has been confirmed that the puppy, which was temporarily sheltered following a citizen's report, was returned to the abusive man after he claimed ownership.

Yang Hyu-chang from KBC reports.

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A man is seen walking with a small puppy.

After sitting down at a crosswalk and appearing to wait for the signal, he suddenly raises his hand to threaten the puppy.

He violently pulls the leash and strikes its head down multiple times, prompting a fed-up citizen to intervene.

[Witness: Please do not hit it, seriously. (Alright.) What did the dog do wrong?]<br />

The 4-month-old puppy huddles on the ground, unable to put up any real resistance.

[Witness: It was definitely not something you could consider training, as the puppy kept whining. The assault continued for about 15 minutes after crossing the (crosswalk). He was drunk and kept hitting its head just as hard while smoking a cigarette.]<br />

This is the place where the puppy was beaten.

It has been confirmed that the abuse took place here alone for five minutes, spanning some 70 strikes.

Upon responding to the report and launching an investigation, the police found that the man left the scene, abandoning the puppy. Eventually, a witness took the puppy in for temporary shelter.

The man reportedly stated, "I only did it for educational purposes, it was not abuse."

[Shim In-sub / Representative of Animal Rights Group Life: Compared to OECD countries, we are in a somewhat vulnerable situation regarding animal rights and the right to life. Sensitivity toward life and such aspects seem necessary starting from elementary, middle, and high school.]<br />

It was confirmed that the isolated puppy was returned to the man after he insisted on his ownership.

The police have booked the man on charges of violating the Animal Protection Act and are investigating the case.

(Video by Kim Young-휘 KBC)

Yang Hyu-chang from KBC

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