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Cape Town was engulfed by a sewage-like stench, which was traced back to a ship carrying 19,000 cattle docked in its harbor. The ship, bound for Iraq, had been at sea for 2½ weeks, resulting in deplorable conditions for the animals. The incident has sparked outrage and condemnation of the live animal export practice, with authorities urging residents to consider the plight of the animals.
A ship carrying 19,000 live cattle from Brazil to Iraq caused a foul stench in Cape Town, South Africa, prompting an investigation by city officials. The ship, which became the source of the sewage smell, has drawn criticism from animal welfare groups, with the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals expressing concern about the animals' conditions. The ship's docking in Cape Town has sparked condemnation from political parties, with the Democratic Alliance highlighting the perilous conditions faced by the animals during live export. This incident follows a recent case of a ship carrying thousands of cattle and sheep being stranded at sea, raising further scrutiny on the welfare of livestock during sea transport.