Shocking Abuse: Firefighter Shoots Dog with BB Gun, Beats It with Mop, Causes Incontinence; Demoted and Transferred

A shocking animal abuse incident has occurred at the Puxin Brigade of the Changhua County Fire Bureau. On the afternoon of September 27th, a firefighter surnamed Wu allegedly shot a small black dog that had entered the station premises for food with a BB gun in the hallway. He then proceeded to beat the dog severely with a mop, causing it to yelp in agony and even lose control of its bodily functions on the spot. A colleague surnamed Zhao was seen filming the incident and laughing. The leaked footage has ignited widespread outrage online. Upon receiving the report, the Changhua County Fire Bureau reviewed surveillance footage and launched an investigation. Bureau Chief Shi Shun-jen stated that it has been confirmed that the firefighter surnamed Wu improperly treated the dog with a mop, but the use of a BB gun is still under investigation. The Fire Bureau emphasized its 'zero tolerance' policy towards animal abuse and has proactively transferred the case evidence to the Changhua County Animal Disease Control Center for adjudication. The Fire Bureau pointed out that as a firefighter, the individual has a duty to protect lives but instead engaged in animal cruelty, severely damaging the honor of the fire department. The bureau will convene a performance review committee to deliberate on a disciplinary action of two demerits and will immediately transfer him from his current post, designating him as a key subject for guidance. The direct supervisors' inadequate oversight will also be investigated. The Animal Disease Control Center stated that according to the 'Animal Protection Act,' no one shall harass, abuse, or injure an animal. Violators may face a fine of NT$15,000 to NT$75,000. If an animal is intentionally injured, resulting in severe limb disfigurement, loss of vital organ function, or death, the offender may be sentenced to up to two years in prison or detention, along with a fine of NT$200,000 to NT$2,000,000. The firefighter even claimed he acted out of fear that the dog would attack him. What a load of BS. 🙄