(MENAFN) The unfortunate demise of Twix the Cat, a feline companion subjected to a tragic incident on a passenger train in the Russian city of Kirov, has sparked public outrage and calls for accountability. The cat, traveling from Yekaterinburg to St. Petersburg with its owner's stepfather, faced a harrowing fate during a scheduled stop in Kirov on January 11 when an attendant threw Twix off the train. This incident has prompted Russian Railways (RZhD) to issue apologies and commit to reviewing its regulations regarding the transportation of animals to prevent such heart-wrenching incidents in the future.
Twix's story gained significant attention across Russia, with extensive media coverage shedding light on the distressing circumstances surrounding the cat's death. Conflicting accounts emerged, with the family asserting that the custodian promptly notified train staff after the departure from Kirov. However, some media reports suggested that the cat's absence was only discovered after a considerable ten-hour lapse. Despite possessing a valid ticket, Twix was allegedly deemed a stray by the attendant, who forcibly removed the feline from the train.
The cat's owner contested the attendant's claim that Twix had run away, a narrative contradicted by CCTV footage from the railway station cameras. The distressing video, widely circulated on social media, revealed the attendant callously carrying Twix by its skin and tossing the defenseless feline off the train into the snow. This shocking incident has ignited public outrage, prompting demands for improved regulations and heightened awareness to ensure the safety and humane treatment of animals during train travel in Russia. The public outcry emphasizes the need for accountability and a comprehensive reassessment of protocols to prevent such incidents from recurring in the future.
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