Beaten 'About 70 Times' in 5 Minutes... Returned to Cruel Owner

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A dog owner has been booked by police after repeatedly beating a four-month-old puppy about 70 times on the street. Although the puppy was temporarily isolated following a citizen's report, it was ultimately returned to its owner.

Here is a report from KBC's Yang Hyu-chang.

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A man walks by with a small puppy.

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

He violently pulls the leash and strikes its head multiple times, prompting a frustrated citizen to intervene.

[Witness: Please stop hitting it, seriously. (Alright.) What did the dog do wrong?]

The four-month-old puppy curls up on the ground, unable to put up any resistance.

[Witness: It was definitely not training. The dog kept whimpering, and the abuse continued for about 15 minutes after crossing the street. He was drunk and kept hitting its head just as hard while smoking a cigarette.]

This is the location where the puppy was beaten.

It was confirmed that the abuse took place right here for five minutes, spanning about 70 strikes.

When police arrived following the report and began investigating, the man left the puppy behind and walked away. A witness eventually took the puppy in for temporary foster care.

The man reportedly claimed, "I only did it for educational purposes, it wasn't abuse."

[Shim In-sub, Head of Animal Welfare Group LIFE: Compared to other OECD countries, we are still in a vulnerable situation regarding animal rights and the right to life. We need sensitivity toward life to be taught starting from elementary, middle, and high school.]

It was confirmed that the isolated puppy was returned to the man after he asserted his ownership rights.

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

(Photo: Kim Young-hwi KBC)

Yang Hyu-chang, KBC
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