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Unbearable Stench in Cape Town Caused by Cattle Ship: A Closer Look

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Shocking details emerge from the ship carrying 19000 cattle in South African city - a must-read!

The residents of Cape Town were left reeling from an overwhelming stench that permeated the city, emanating from a ship harboring 19000 cows. Authorities and animal welfare groups pointed fingers at the ship's condition, with reports of feces and ammonia buildup causing distress to the animals on board. Images from inside the vessel revealed the grim reality faced by the cattle, lying in urine and filth. As investigations were launched, the Al Kuwait ship garnered attention for all the wrong reasons.

The NSPCA and the Cape of Good Hope SPCA have been actively involved in monitoring the situation on the Al Kuwait vessel, labeled by some as a 'death ship.' Capetonians woke up to the pungent odor, initially mistaking it for a sewage issue, only to discover the source was the cattle ship. The Al Kuwait's arrival in Cape Town stirred controversy and condemnation from the DA, highlighting the need for improved animal welfare practices in live exports.

In a bizarre turn of events, the cattle ship incident in Cape Town sheds light on the often unseen world of live animal transport and the challenges animals face during such journeys. The staggering number of 19000 cows on a single ship raises questions about the industry's practices and the treatment of animals in transit. As discussions around animal rights and welfare intensify, the Al Kuwait serves as a stark reminder of the harsh realities faced by livestock in the global trade market.

As the stench dissipates in Cape Town, conversations about animal welfare continue to gain momentum. The Al Kuwait incident prompts reflection on the need for stricter regulations and oversight in the live export industry. The enduring image of distressed cattle aboard the ship serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of prioritizing the well-being of animals in all stages of the supply chain.

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Cape Town smell blamed on cattle ship docked in South African city (BBC News)

A "nauseating" stench engulfing the South African city comes from a ship carrying 19000 cows, officials say.

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Cape Town hit by 'unimaginable' stench from 19000 cattle on live ... (The Guardian)

Animal welfare groups say smell from the build-up of faeces and ammonia on the ship are indicative of the conditions animals endure.

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Cape Town: Ship carrying 19000 cattle causes big stink (The Associated Press)

Authorities in Cape Town launched an investigation after a foul stench swept over the South African city.

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Inside the stinking ship at Cape Town harbour carrying 19000 cattle ... (Daily Maverick)

Photos from inside the Al Kuwait, which is docked in Cape Town with 19000 cattle aboard, show distressed animals. Some had been lying in their urine and ...

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Kuwaiti Death Ship Docks in Cape Town (SPCA)

The NSPCA and the Cape of Good Hope SPCA is actively engaged on the Al Kuwait, a live export vessel currently docked at Cape Town Harbour. The ship is in the ...

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Livestock ”death ship” with 19 000 cattle onboard causes stink in City (Smile 90.4FM)

Capetonians woke to an unbearable stench hanging in the air this morning, which was initially thought to be a sewage fault, but turned out to come from a ...

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DA condemns inhumane conditions on Al Kuwait live export vessel ... (Democratic Alliance)

The DA expresses our deep concern and condemnation of the distressing conditions endured by the 19 000 cattle on board the Al Kuwait live export vessel ...

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Cape Town covered in 'foul' stench, came from ship with 19000 cattle (INSIDER)

The livestock carrier, the Al Kuwait, had arrived in Cape Town on Sunday evening to load feed on its way from Brazil to Iraq.

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Cape Town: Foul stench sweeping across South African city blamed ... (Sky News)

City authorities launched an investigation and inspected sewage facilities for leaks before the source of the smell was discovered: a ship docked in the ...

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Al Kuwait cattle ship in Cape Town harbour: Over 74000 South ... (Independent Online)

Over 74000 South Africans have so far pledged their support to ongoing calls that the shipment of live farm animals be halted.

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Cattle ship horror: NSPCA says little respite for the livestock before ... (News24)

Conditions have still not improved aboard the Al Kuwait vessel that docked at Cape Town Harbour on Sunday to load animal feed for the 19 000 cattle it was ...

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Graphic: The Al Kuwait — a timeline of Cape Town's stinking ship (Daily Maverick)

Amid the unfolding drama surrounding the Al Kuwait live animal transport ship, which is docked in Cape Town with 19000 cattle aboard, here is a timeline of ...

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Kuwaiti 'death ship' carrying cattle causes stench in Cape Town (Reuters Australia)

A "death ship" carrying thousands of cattle whose foul smell caused a stink in top tourist city Cape Town is expected to continue its voyage to Iraq later ...

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Cattle ship blamed for Cape Town stench leaves for Iraq (BBC News)

South African authorities say conditions on board the livestock vessel from Brazil are "abhorrent".

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Cape Town cattle highlight awful conditions on livestock ships (BBC News)

After performing an assessment on board the Al Kuwait, staff from a leading animal welfare organisation, the National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA), said the cattle ...

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Cape Town cattle highlight awful conditions on livestock ships (BBC News)

After performing an assessment on board the Al Kuwait, staff from a leading animal welfare organisation, the National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA), said the cattle ...

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The Al Kuwait livestock vessel has left Cape Town Harbour for Iraq (News24)

Livestock carrier vessel Al Kuwait, dubbed the 'death ship' by animal rights activists, has finally left Cape Town Harbour, according to the National ...

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19000 live cattle discovered on ship in Cape Town: Activists call for ... (Euronews)

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