Content Creator Faces Backlash Over Video Allegedly Showing Kittens Thrown Into Sea
A content creator has been flooded with criticism online after allegedly throwing several kittens into the sea for the sake of creating content.
Recently, the Facebook page Bataan Animal Welfare is asking for the public’s help in locating the content creator identified as Hel Dumdum, who allegedly threw kittens into the sea. The post quickly went viral and drew various reactions from online users.
In the video, the content creator allegedly brought several kittens near the water before throwing them into the sea. The video quickly spread online, prompting animal lovers and concerned users to call for the kittens to be found and rescued.
The main concern of animal welfare advocates is the safety of the kittens. They are seeking information about their location and whether they survived the incident. The group also encouraged people who may recognize the person, the place shown in the video, or the animals to provide information privately.
Screenshots, copies of the original video, social media links, usernames, dates, and other details may help authorities and animal welfare groups document the incident and identify those involved.
The incident has also raised concerns about the use of animals for online content. Animal welfare advocates continue to remind content creators that animals should not be placed in dangerous situations simply to attract attention, views, or reactions on social media.
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Under the Philippines’ Animal Welfare Act, as amended by Republic Act No. 10631, acts of cruelty and maltreatment against animals may be subject to legal penalties.
As of this writing, animal welfare advocates are focused on locating the kittens and making sure they receive immediate care if they are found alive. They are also gathering information that may help authorities determine circumstances regarding the incident.
The social media users expressed their reactions to the post:
