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The Animal Welfare Society of South Africa has issued an urgent warning over a disturbing new hijacking tactic reportedly being used on the Cape Flats along the R300. Criminals are allegedly hanging dogs from concrete palisade walls with wire around their necks, hoping the shocking scenes will prompt motorists to stop and assist, making them vulnerable to robbery. The warning follows an incident on Sunday, 26 April, when a motorist spotted one dog hanging from a wall near Samora Machel and another trapped between concrete palisades. Suspecting it could be a trap, the motorist alerted the organisation instead of stopping. Senior Inspector Sivuyile Kilwa and Senior Nurse Michelle Henning responded quickly, but both dogs had already died from injuries and suffocation. The society says this may not be an isolated case and reflects the extreme cruelty criminals are willing to use. Motorists are urged not to stop if they encounter such scenes, but instead report it immediately to the Animal Welfare Society emergency hotline on 082 601 1761.

Must be a tough rump if one thorn causes this much noise.