Dog suffers shocking injuries after being ‘beaten by airport staff’

These are the horrific injuries that a dog sustained after he was allegedly beaten by staff at a Chinese airport.

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The golden retriever reportedly escaped from its cage while it waited for a China Eastern Airlines flight home with its owner.

Staff at Tianhe International Airport in Wuhan are believed to have used “excessive force” while trying to recapture the dog.

The animal had run onto the tarmac and it was left seriously injured as a result of its “manhandling”.

The 23-year-old owner of the animal said his dog, named Er Mao, suffered severe injuries to its eyes and body.

Eight members of staff are said to have spent 40 minutes chasing Er Mao before finally restraining it and putting it back in its cage.

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Flight MU 2544 was delayed and the owner said he had to wait over an hour to be given his dog when the plane finally landed at its destination.

The airport said staff were forced to react to the “emergency situation” in order to avoid damage and injuries to cargo and passengers.

They later apologised to the owner for the incident and an investigation has been launched.

The dog owner is now demanding damages from the airport and the airlines while Er Mao receives emergency treatment at an animal hospital.

Top pic: Asia Wire