Horrific Animal Abuse Caught on Camera: Mare Dragged on Busy Rio Highway

Rio de Janeiro Animal Abuse: Mare Dragged on Highway in Broad Daylight Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – A shocking incident of animal abuse was caught on camera Friday morning, May 23rd, 2025, along the busy Linha Amarela expressway in Rio de Janeiro. Footage obtained by Globocop shows a man on a motorcycle pulling a mare by a rope, forcing the animal to gallop alongside his vehicle. A young foal followed closely behind, visibly distressed. "It was horrifying to witness," said a local resident who saw the incident but wished to remain anonymous. "The mare was clearly terrified, and the foal was struggling to keep up. It was a dangerous and inhumane act." The video shows the man passing a police vehicle without any intervention. The incident has sparked outrage on social media and raised concerns about animal welfare laws in the city. Authorities have yet to comment on the case but are reportedly investigating the matter. The incident highlights the need for stricter enforcement of animal cruelty laws and increased public awareness of animal welfare issues. The hope is that this incident will lead to positive changes in how animals are treated in Rio de Janeiro.