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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.
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