Cruel torture of pigeons│The number of killings under the epidemic has increased to at least one group per month to strengthen the criminal responsibility of the abuser

More than 30 pigeon carcasses were discovered in Fu Heng Village, Tai Po for two consecutive days. On the other side of the car, an old man used a hard object to steer the pigeons at Tai Wai.

Incidents of killing feral pigeons are frequent. Some concern groups have stated that mass killing of feral pigeons is not the first time. Under the epidemic, citizens are more concerned about the spread of germs. Incidents of killing feral pigeons are on the increase, from one to two orders in the past six months or months. It surged to at least one order per month.

The group suggested that the local area should expand the use of contraceptives for wild pigeons to reduce the nuisance caused by their overreproduction, and to assist humans and animals to coexist, and to strengthen criminal responsibility for animal abusers.

Recently, the Tai Po pigeon corpse incident has attracted public attention. Gian, the founder of Hong Kong Rescue Dove and Bird, pointed out that this is not the first time that such an incident has occurred.

As far as she knows, in March this year, seven feral pigeons were found in the park off Fanling Wai, Sheung Shui, and red rice grains were found at the scene. It is suspected that the feral pigeons died from eating poisonous rice grains, but they have not been successfully captured. Murderer.

According to Gian, “the pigeons will bury them when they see food.” The wild pigeons have short intestines and can absorb them quickly. After eating poisonous food, they will die immediately.

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The epidemic may become a catalyst for killing wild pigeons

Gian mentioned that during the epidemic, the public's awareness of hygiene has increased. Some people stigmatize wild pigeons because they fear that animals will spread or become a source of disease, and then choose to kill them.

In addition to the pigeon carcasses found in the park, Gian said that large-scale wild pigeon deaths have also been found near some housing estates, but because they did not occur in public places, they were rarely mentioned.

Gian said that in the past year, incidents of killing wild pigeons have occurred more frequently. From one single order every six months to several months in the past, there is now at least one single order per month. The incidents have occurred across all regions. There are a lot of injuries or deaths from motorcycles. Basically, I receive at least 1 to 2 reports from citizens every month that they suspect that someone has abused and killed wild pigeons."

Gian believes that conflicts between humans and wild animals often come from their excessive reproduction. Gian suggested that the AFCD’s Feral Pigeon Contraceptive Pill Plan should be expanded to 18 districts. There is a horse head circumference in the city, obviously not enough. When I want three points for each district, it will be more than fifty points. If there are three districts and three points, it will be enough."

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It is recommended to follow the example of foreign countries to set up open lofts to prevent breeding

"Animals are not guilty, and humans need to find a way to solve the problem."

Gian suggested that the authorities can choose to follow the example of foreign countries and use a small number of places to set up open dovecocks for wild pigeons to live in. When the wild pigeons are found to lay eggs, they will exchange fake eggs for real eggs, making them unable to breed from the root.

Gian also mentioned that because wild pigeons are social animals, they will not leave after they roost at a fixed point. The pigeon loft can also help separate humans and pigeons, reducing conflicts between the two sides due to hygiene or other reasons.

In addition, Gian believes that it is difficult for existing laws to criminalize animal abusers, because it takes both human and physical evidence to have a chance to prosecute.

However, even if they are successfully convicted, the criminal liability of the person involved is generally not high.

"Basically, it can be done with a few thousand mosquitoes."

She hopes that the authorities can improve existing laws, such as increasing the chances of successful prosecution and penalties for those involved.

Gian urged that if citizens suspect that someone has abused and killed animals, they should step forward to stop and report to the police. She believes that every citizen can become an animal police officer. I hope that I can take pictures with the same voice and leave low evidence, and I am not afraid of trouble. If you have to call the police on the spot, you can stop it first."

Cruel treatment of animals is a serious crime. According to the "Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Ordinance", it includes mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, vertebral and invertebrates. The maximum penalty is 200,000 Hong Kong dollars and imprisonment for 3 years.

A large number of dead pigeons were found in Fu Hang Village, Tai Po for two consecutive days

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The old man in Tai Wai holds a sharp stone to the wild pigeons

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