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Hong Kong sees 11-fold rise in animal-involved traffic accidents

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Traffic accidents involving animals in Hong Kong have increased more than elevenfold in the past four years, rising from 36 cases in 2021 to 416 in 2025. This surge is attributed by advocacy groups to a rise in pet abandonments, driven by economic downturns and urban development encroaching on rural areas. The founder of Paws Guardian Rescue Shelter noted an increase in stray animals due to these factors, leading to more incidents on the roads. AI

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Hong Kong sees 11-fold rise in animal-involved traffic accidents

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Vivian Au ·

    Traffic accidents involving animals in Hong Kong surge 11-fold in 4 years

    Traffic accidents involving animals in Hong Kong have skyrocketed more than 11-fold over the past four years, with advocacy groups attributing it to a wave of pet abandonments and the blurring of urban-rural boundaries caused by large-scale development. The latest data submitted …

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