Dozens of pet carcasses found on China highway, likely caused by unsafe transport by owners

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Alice YanMarch 6, 2026 at 07:00 AM
Dozens of pet carcasses found on China highway, likely caused by unsafe transport by owners

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During the Chinese New Year travel rush, an internet user in China discovered 62 pet carcasses along a 300-kilometer expressway between Leshan and Chongqing. The discovery, revealed in a viral video on February 25th, showed that the animals, mostly cats but also some dogs, were likely pets due to their groomed appearance and clothing. The user, Wu Jiayou, believes the animals died during transport because owners were tying them to the outside of vehicles instead of securing them inside. He attributed the deaths to lack of care and protection, noting a trend of pet owners transporting animals unsafely during the holiday travel period. The incident highlights the dangers of improper pet transportation during the increased travel associated with Chinese New Year.

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