Livestock Ship Stranded Due to Red Sea Attacks Finally Docks in Australia
The MV Bahijah, carrying over 16,000 animals, faces heatwave conditions and biosecurity concerns after a month at sea.
- A ship carrying over 16,000 livestock was stranded at sea for almost a month due to Houthi rebel attacks in the Red Sea.
- The MV Bahijah finally docked in western Australia, facing heatwave conditions and raising concerns over animal welfare.
- Australian authorities are assessing an application to re-export the livestock, potentially extending their journey by thousands of miles.
- Animal welfare groups and politicians have raised concerns over the treatment of the animals and called for changes in live export practices.
- The incident has sparked debate over the ethical and logistical challenges of transporting live animals across vast oceans.