Outrage erupts after distressed tourist-carrying camel in China is forced to its feet

A heartbreaking video of a struggling camel has ignited a fierce debate about the treatment of animals in tourism and associated ethical concerns. A camel was seen crying out continuously while carrying a tourist on its back at a major attraction in China, sparking massive public outrage. The incident drew significant attention online after a blogger released a video on June 15, showing that the skinny animal was forced to stand despite appearing completely exhausted while carrying a female tourist who was taking photos, as reported by the news portal The Cover.

The distressing incident occurred at Devil City on the Sea in Fuhai county, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, northwestern China, where camels are commonly used to transport tourists for photo opportunities near a lake. The incident gained rapid attention on social media after a blogger shared a video of the suffering animal on June 15 (Photo: RedNote). The blogger, who uses the handle @yueguangbaibushibai, stated that although she was standing at a distance from the camel, she could clearly hear its loud cries.

“I have heard other camels cry before, but this one sounded different. It was crying sadly and seemed utterly drained,” the blogger expressed on social media. “Every time it tried to stand up, it soon knelt down again from exhaustion. However, its owner forced it to rise by pulling on its nose rope,” she continued. Concluding her account of the event, she noted, “I and many other tourists felt a deep sense of sorrow for the camel as we listened to its wailing.” Taking action, she later shared that she had contacted the local government to officially report the mistreatment of the camel.

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