A documentary team investigates the neglect and death of two dogs, Baekgu and Deokgu, at an abandoned motel in South Korea. The team discovers that the dogs were left to starve and freeze, and that the motel owner had been lying about their condition. The owner claims to have been caring for the dogs, but evidence shows that they were severely neglected. The documentary team and local authorities work to rescue Baekgu and bring the motel owner to justice. The investigation reveals a lack of animal welfare laws and enforcement in South Korea, highlighting the need for systematic change to prevent similar cases of animal neglect and abuse.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. A dog was found on the 4th floor of a building in a bad state.
2. The dog was later found to be a white dog tied up on a leash on the rooftop.
3. The dog was in a severe state and couldn't get up properly due to its sacrum sinking.
4. The dog was first found 10 days ago and had been eating food provided to it, but was still skinny.
5. There were signs of neglect, including built-up excrement, suggesting the dog had been neglected for a long time.
6. The owner of the building was not present, and it was unclear if anyone lived there.
7. The electricity in the building had been cut off for over a month.
8. A second dog was found on the rooftop, dead and frozen to the ground.
9. The motel owner claimed to have been feeding the dogs, but there was no evidence to support this.
10. The police were called, and the motel owner was questioned about the dogs' care.
11. The owner of the dogs was contacted, and they arrived to find one of their dogs, Deokgu, had died.
12. An autopsy was performed on Deokgu, and it was determined that he had died from starvation.
13. The motel owner had been lying about the care of the dogs and had neglected them.
14. The surviving dog, Baekgu, was taken to an animal hospital for care.
15. The incident highlighted the need for stronger animal welfare laws and better support for rescuing animals in distress.