Eight arrested for ‘brutal’ attack on capybara in Brazil
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- Police in Rio de Janeiro arrested eight individuals for beating a capybara, a large South American rodent. The incident, captured on camera, prompted statements from officials describing it as a brutal crime. The animal was treated at a wildlife center, and the article notes the capybara's recent online popularity as a meme.
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“Police in Rio de Janeiro have arrested eight people for brutally beating a capybara – the world’s largest rodent.”
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— No evidence found in archive to confirm or refute the arrest of individuals for beating a capybara
“The capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) is often seen roaming the Brazilian city, particularly near streams and lagoons.”
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— No evidence found in archive to verify capybara sightings in Rio de Janeiro
“In an incident filmed by security cameras before dawn on Saturday, a group of attackers beat the capybara with sticks and iron bars in the neighbourhood of Ilha do Governador.”
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— No evidence found in archive to confirm security camera footage of the attack
“The attackers – including two minors – were identified through CCTV footage and arrested on Saturday, police said in a statement.”
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— No evidence found in archive to verify attacker identification via CCTV
“The capybara, a 65kg (143lb) male, was taken to the Wildlife Care Center (CRAS) at the private Estacio University in south-western Rio.”
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— No evidence found in archive to confirm capybara's transport to Estacio University
“Veterinarian Jeferson Pires stated he had never received a capybara subjected to such extreme aggression before.”
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— No evidence found in archive to verify veterinarian Jeferson Pires' statement
“The capybara suffered head trauma, internal bleeding around his left eye, and multiple injuries to his back.”
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— No evidence found in archive to confirm the extent of the capybara's injuries
“In recent years the semi-aquatic capybara – native to South America – has gained a devoted following online.”
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— No evidence found in archive to verify online following of capybaras
“In 2021, capybaras invaded a luxury gated estate in Argentina built on their natural habitat.”
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— No evidence found in archive to confirm 2021 Argentina estate incident
“A stray dog died after being beaten by teenagers in early January in Brazil.”
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— No evidence found in archive to verify stray dog incident in Brazil