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Chickens in the S-Bahn: Animal surprise in Cologne's first class!
Unknown people brought three chickens onto the Cologne S-Bahn to Worringen. Animal welfare-related investigations are ongoing.
Chickens in the S-Bahn: Animal surprise in Cologne's first class!
What an unexpected spectacle awaited the passengers of the Cologne S-Bahn on Monday morning, October 13th! On the S6 from Essen to Cologne, three chickens were visibly comfortable in the first class compartment and had made themselves comfortable with a beguiling amount of straw. A train driver who happened to be passing by discovered the fledgling guests around 7:30 a.m. in the train turning station in Cologne-Worringen, the terminus of the line. There was great excitement and the incident was immediately reported to the federal police and the fire department. This reports Newstime.
According to initial findings, it was probably a lot of fun for the strangers who brought the chickens and their straw onto the S-Bahn. While the exact background is still unclear, those responsible are currently being investigated for an administrative offense due to contamination of railway facilities. Witnesses will be heard and video recordings will also be evaluated. The federal police also announced that the chickens were unharmed and were being treated humanely. After the stage-worthy performance, the animals were caught by the fire department and taken to an animal shelter, where they are fortunately in good health.
From the S-Bahn to the animal shelter
The chickens now enjoy a new home at the Zollstock animal shelter. This kind of animal adventure is not at all commonplace. Nevertheless, this incident shows how important animal protection is in Germany. It is not for nothing that animal protection is anchored in our constitution. Since 2002, Article 20a has stipulated that the responsibility for the welfare of animals lies with society. In this context, it is interesting to know that the Animal Protection Act (TierSchG) came into force in 1972 and provides important regulations for the keeping of animals. This regulates, among other things, the pain and suffering that a living being has to endure. This and more is part of a complex set of rules that is supplemented by the Animal Welfare and Farm Animal Husbandry Ordinance bussgeldkatalog.org informed.
It is always of the utmost importance to take animal welfare seriously and this incident reminds us of the importance of caring for animals in a humane manner. In Germany, endangered species in particular are a serious issue. According to recent reports, 43% of our native animal species are endangered. The Society for the Preservation of Old and Endangered Domestic Animal Breeds also endeavors to update this topic regularly. Because protecting animals is not only a duty, but also a sign of our humanity.
The contamination of railway facilities by chickens is not the first strange story to be reported from rail transport. But it is definitely one of the craziest. It seems that in Cologne you can not only travel by train, but also experience an animal surprise. The upcoming clarification of responsibilities will probably take a few days. The big question remains: who really put the chickens on the train?
Residents and commuters in Cologne can look forward to more information as the case continues to make the rounds. Mariella, who was on the train on Monday morning, said: “I would never have thought that chickens could feel comfortable on the S-Bahn!” Perhaps the chickens could soon be made suitable for the next art project - or introduced as the new mascots of the Cologne S-Bahn?