Truck Spotted Driving with Dead Dog Hanging from Bumper

A disturbing incident occurred in South Korea recently when a truck was seen driving down a road with a deceased dog hanging from its bumper.

On Thursday, JTBC’s Crime Chief aired footage showing the lifeless dog being dragged behind the moving truck. The witness, who first saw the shocking scene while traveling from Jinan to Jeonju on Sunday, was horrified by what they saw.

“I initially thought it was some kind of plastic or a bag,” the witness explained. “But when I looked closer, I realized it was a dog, already dead and hanging limp.”

The truck driver, who continued driving with the dead dog attached to the vehicle, later commented, “Whether it was intentional or not, it’s deeply shocking.” They added, “Older people sometimes place their dogs in the back of their trucks, so it might appear as though the dog fell and died, but whether it was intentional or not, it’s still extremely troubling.”

The video, shared by the witness, shows a white dog being dragged along the truck’s right side, still attached to the vehicle by a leash. Despite the dog’s clear condition, the truck driver seemed unaware and continued to drive for an extended period with the dog in tow.

The footage sparked widespread outrage online, with many viewers voicing their anger. Comments included, “It looks like they drove off without even checking on the dog,” “This is truly infuriating,” “Why not use a proper carrier for transport?” and “That poor dog.”

This incident echoes a similar case in January 2021, when a dog owner in Okcheon, North Chungcheong Province, was caught dragging a dog attached to the front bumper of their car for about 3 miles, resulting in the animal’s death. However, the owner was not charged.

Police in Okcheon explained that under South Korea’s current laws, animals are classified as property, not sentient beings. They said it was difficult to press criminal charges for damaging property without proof of intent.

“Without evidence of malicious intent, it’s challenging to file criminal charges for property damage,” said the police department. “We conducted an autopsy, polygraph tests, and simulation investigations, but there was insufficient evidence to prove intent of animal cruelty.”