Eid al-Adha celebrations have been marked by a series of unfortunate events involving amateur butchers and escaped animals across Turkey, and a contentious police action in the UK. In Istanbul, individuals with little experience in slaughtering were injured, one of whom, Hacı Gündüz, advised caution after being hurt. Erzurum experienced the escape of two sacrificial animals, which were later subdued with assistance from the local animal capture team after causing injuries to their owners. Similarly, Antalya reported sightings of livestock running loose, causing temporary chaos. In a separate incident in the UK, a cow named Beau Lucy was struck by a Surrey Police car, an action deemed ‘disgusting’ by the cow’s partner, Kate. The cow survived but is recovering from shock, and the incident has led to an official investigation and public outcry. Meanwhile, Egypt’s General Authority for Veterinary Services implemented inspections to ensure the health and environmental safety of the sacrifices, with around 10,000 animals processed in Cairo. Tragically, in the Trakya region, a staggering 242 people were hospitalized after sustaining injuries while attempting to slaughter animals.
Key points
- Amateur butchers in Istanbul suffered injuries during unauthorized animal slaughters.
- Escaped sacrificial animals in Erzurum and Antalya caused injuries and disruptions.
- Public outcry in the UK over a police car hitting an escaped cow, Beau Lucy, leading to investigations.
- Egypt’s Veterinary Authority ensured proper health and safety standards during animal sacrifices.
- In Trakya, 242 people were hospitalized due to injuries sustained during animal slaughters.
Contradictions👾While most reports indicate the cow named Beau Lucy was hit by a police car, the Manchester Evening News claims the cow was rammed three times, and Yahoo reports the officer involved has been removed from duty.
