This disturbing sight causes massive uproar among animal advocates: 'It's just disgusting'
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In an age where social media can instantly broadcast moments of beauty, it can also showcase horrors for everyone to see.
A recent incident sparked widespread condemnation and a call to action from animal welfare advocates.
Deeply unsettling footage from Western Australia's far north recently surfaced online that sparked discussions about animal welfare and safety.
Footage showed several individuals in a four-wheel-drive vehicle deliberately driving over a dingo's carcass.
The footage showed a man positioning the lifeless animal on the vehicle's path before running the animal over ruthlessly.
The incident caused a visceral reaction among viewers and raised serious questions about legal protection for Australia's wildlife.
The RSPCA urged anyone with information related to the footage to come forward.
Despite the sickening nature of the act, an RSPCA spokesperson stated that the actions in the video did not constitute an offence under the Animal Welfare Act 2002.
However, if the dingo was subjected to cruelty before its death, it should be reported immediately.
The names of the alleged offenders—who were residents from Kimberley—circulated online through a social media post.
Jan Martin, a coordinator at Kimberley Wildlife Rehabilitation, expressed her horror at the incident.
Ms Martin questioned the individuals' motives behind the act.
She called for an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the dingo's death.
She also called for an RSPCA inspector in northern WA due to the dire conditions many animals in the area face.
'It's just disgusting. I'm kind of speechless,' another animal welfare advocate, Brinkley Davies, stated.
Ms Davies, the founder of the Balu Blue Foundation, pointed out that dingoes are often mischaracterised as wild dogs.
These misconceptions often lead to mistreatment and culling among dingoes.
Davies stressed the importance of dingoes in the ecosystem and the need to shift the outdated and harmful perception towards these animals.
Despite the dingo being deceased, Davies and others believed that authorities should investigate the incident.
The behaviour displayed in the video disrespected the deceased dingo and set a dangerous precedent for the treatment of wildlife in Western Australia.
The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions stated that it was not aware of any reports regarding the incident.
They also clarified that the incident falls under the jurisdiction of WA Police and the RSPCA.
However, WA Police indicated that the incident was not a police matter.
This incident highlighted the complex relationship between humans and wildlife and the need for stronger protections for wildlife.
We encourage everyone to support wildlife conservation efforts and to report any acts of cruelty they witness.
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In an age where social media can instantly broadcast moments of beauty, it can also showcase horrors for everyone to see.
A recent incident sparked widespread condemnation and a call to action from animal welfare advocates.
Deeply unsettling footage from Western Australia's far north recently surfaced online that sparked discussions about animal welfare and safety.
Footage showed several individuals in a four-wheel-drive vehicle deliberately driving over a dingo's carcass.
The footage showed a man positioning the lifeless animal on the vehicle's path before running the animal over ruthlessly.
The incident caused a visceral reaction among viewers and raised serious questions about legal protection for Australia's wildlife.
Several individuals were seen playing with a deceased dingo's body in a now-deleted footage. Image Credit: Facebook
The RSPCA urged anyone with information related to the footage to come forward.
Despite the sickening nature of the act, an RSPCA spokesperson stated that the actions in the video did not constitute an offence under the Animal Welfare Act 2002.
However, if the dingo was subjected to cruelty before its death, it should be reported immediately.
The names of the alleged offenders—who were residents from Kimberley—circulated online through a social media post.
Jan Martin, a coordinator at Kimberley Wildlife Rehabilitation, expressed her horror at the incident.
Ms Martin questioned the individuals' motives behind the act.
She called for an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the dingo's death.
She also called for an RSPCA inspector in northern WA due to the dire conditions many animals in the area face.
'It's just disgusting. I'm kind of speechless,' another animal welfare advocate, Brinkley Davies, stated.
Ms Davies, the founder of the Balu Blue Foundation, pointed out that dingoes are often mischaracterised as wild dogs.
These misconceptions often lead to mistreatment and culling among dingoes.
Davies stressed the importance of dingoes in the ecosystem and the need to shift the outdated and harmful perception towards these animals.
Despite the dingo being deceased, Davies and others believed that authorities should investigate the incident.
The behaviour displayed in the video disrespected the deceased dingo and set a dangerous precedent for the treatment of wildlife in Western Australia.
The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions stated that it was not aware of any reports regarding the incident.
They also clarified that the incident falls under the jurisdiction of WA Police and the RSPCA.
However, WA Police indicated that the incident was not a police matter.
This incident highlighted the complex relationship between humans and wildlife and the need for stronger protections for wildlife.
We encourage everyone to support wildlife conservation efforts and to report any acts of cruelty they witness.
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