The youth who was seen in a video allegedly stepping on two Motoro stingrays in a video that has since gone viral, has denied stepping on the animals.
“Kill count” of 11
Netizens soon CSI-ed the boy’s identity and found his Instagram profile, where he has an alleged “Motoro kill count” of 11 stated in his bio.
The YP responded to comments online saying that he didn’t step on the animals, using abbreviatons of vulgarities on netizens who called him out.
He also alleged that he was the person behind the camera instead.
Under investigation
Following the emergence of the video which showed animal cruelty, the National Parks Board (NParks) is now investigating the incident.
The group director of the Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS), Jessica Kwok, said in a statement responding to Stomp on 13 June that they are looking into the incident.
Kwok said that they are concerned about the alleged case of animal cruelty on 7 June and are investigating the reported case.
She added that the welfare of animals is a shared social responsibility by AVS and public members, and appealed to those with information about the case to contact NParks through their website or via the Animal Response Centre’s hotline at 1800-476-160.
All information provided will be kept confidential.