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Camel Cries Out in Pain Under Tourist Load
25 Jun
Summary
- A camel collapsed from exhaustion while carrying a tourist.
- The animal cried out in pain as handlers forced it to stand.
- Authorities ordered a suspension of camel operations for treatment.
An incident captured on video on June 15, 2026, has sparked outrage regarding animal welfare at a tourist site in China. The footage shows a severely exhausted camel struggling to stand while a tourist remained seated on its back for photos at Devil City on the Sea in Fuhai County, Xinjiang.
The camel repeatedly faltered, kneeling from fatigue, yet handlers compelled it to rise by pulling its nose rope, eliciting pained cries. A blogger who recorded the scene described the camel's distress and reported the incident to local authorities.
Following the video's viral spread on social media platforms, thousands of users condemned the animal's treatment. In response, the county's tourism authority confirmed the camel had a leg scrape and was in poor condition. All camel owners were ordered to cease operations and provide treatment for injured animals.
