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The Sun
14-05-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Cat dies after falling into hotpot at China restaurant
A cat that accidentally fell into a boiling hotpot at a restaurant in Chongqing, China has died from its injuries despite the establishment's owners paying for veterinary treatment and planning to adopt the animal. According to the South China Morning Post, the incident occurred on May 2 when a white-and-yellow cat lost its balance on a ledge and plunged into a pot of boiling oil at an outdoor dining area. The accident caused hot oil to splash onto nine diners and created chaos as dishes tumbled over. Restaurant owner Zhong informed Chinese media that he immediately transported injured customers to the hospital and covered their medical expenses, which totaled approximately 10,000 yuan (approx, RM6,000). He also provided discounts or waived bills for other patrons present during the incident and paid an additional 13,000 yuan (RM7,712) in compensation for emotional distress. Tongtong, the restaurant's co-owner, mentioned they replaced damaged personal items including two mobile phones and eyeglasses, costing over 15,000 yuan (RM8,898). After the incident, staff discovered the injured cat curled up near the restaurant, covered in hotpot oil. Tongtong rushed the feline to a veterinarian, where it received treatment for burns on all limbs, minor fractures, and fever at an initial cost of 3,000 yuan, with ongoing daily expenses of 1,000 yuan (RM593). The owners had named the cat 'Wuyi' after the Labour Day holiday and planned to 'hire' it as a 'security guard' at their restaurant upon recovery. However, on May 6, veterinarians reported that Wuyi's condition suddenly deteriorated, and despite two hours of emergency care, the cat could not be saved. The story went viral on Chinese social media, generating over 30 million views, with many netizens praising the restaurant owners for their compassionate response. Following the accident, the restaurant installed a protective canopy over its outdoor dining area to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The Sun
14-05-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Cat dies after falling into hotpot at Chinese restaurant despite rescue efforts
A cat that accidentally fell into a boiling hotpot at a restaurant in Chongqing, China has died from its injuries despite the establishment's owners paying for veterinary treatment and planning to adopt the animal. According to the South China Morning Post, the incident occurred on May 2 when a white-and-yellow cat lost its balance on a ledge and plunged into a pot of boiling oil at an outdoor dining area. The accident caused hot oil to splash onto nine diners and created chaos as dishes tumbled over. Restaurant owner Zhong informed Chinese media that he immediately transported injured customers to the hospital and covered their medical expenses, which totaled approximately 10,000 yuan (approx, RM6,000). He also provided discounts or waived bills for other patrons present during the incident and paid an additional 13,000 yuan (RM7,712) in compensation for emotional distress. Tongtong, the restaurant's co-owner, mentioned they replaced damaged personal items including two mobile phones and eyeglasses, costing over 15,000 yuan (RM8,898). After the incident, staff discovered the injured cat curled up near the restaurant, covered in hotpot oil. Tongtong rushed the feline to a veterinarian, where it received treatment for burns on all limbs, minor fractures, and fever at an initial cost of 3,000 yuan, with ongoing daily expenses of 1,000 yuan (RM593). The owners had named the cat 'Wuyi' after the Labour Day holiday and planned to 'hire' it as a 'security guard' at their restaurant upon recovery. However, on May 6, veterinarians reported that Wuyi's condition suddenly deteriorated, and despite two hours of emergency care, the cat could not be saved. The story went viral on Chinese social media, generating over 30 million views, with many netizens praising the restaurant owners for their compassionate response. Following the accident, the restaurant installed a protective canopy over its outdoor dining area to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The Star
11-05-2025
- General
- The Star
Cat falls into China restaurant hotpot, eatery owner pays for treatment, feline dies
The owner of a hotpot restaurant in China who rushed a cat to the vet after it fell into a pot of boiling oil, then promised to 'hire' the feline as a 'security guard', is in mourning after the animal succumbed to its injuries. On May 2, a white-and-yellow cat slipped from a ledge and fell into a pot at an outdoor restaurant in Chongqing, southwest China, splashing hot oil and injuring several diners. A video circulating online shows hot oil splashing onto nine people as dishes toppled over in the chaos. Do you have questions about the biggest topics and trends from around the world? Get the answers with SCMP Knowledge, our new platform of curated content with explainers, FAQs, analyses and infographics brought to you by our award-winning team. The restaurant owner, surnamed Zhong, told the mainland media outlet Jimu News that he rushed the injured diners to hospital and paid their medical bills, totalling about 10,000 yuan (US$1,400). He also waived or discounted the bills of other diners who were in the restaurant that evening. Zhong also paid a total of 13,000 yuan in compensation for emotional and other damage. Tongtong, the co-owner of the restaurant added that the incident also led to the damaging of two mobile phones and a pair of glasses, which they replaced at a cost of more than 15,000 yuan (US$2,000). The cat was subsequently found curled up near the restaurant, soaked in hotpot oil. Tongtong took it to a vet, where it was treated for burns on all four limbs, minor fractures, and a fever. Tongtong said the initial treatment cost 3,000 yuan, with daily expenses of 1,000 yuan. 'The cat was injured at our restaurant. We had a responsibility to save it. It is a life,' Zhong added. Zhong and Tongtong decided to adopt the cat and name it Wuyi, after the Labour Day holiday. If Wuyi had recovered, they planned to bring it back to the restaurant and 'hire' it as a security guard to 'repay' its debt. The incident made headlines on mainland social media, with related topics racking up over 30 million views. Many netizens praised the restaurant owners for their compassion. 'Respect to the owners for comforting the diners and saving an innocent cat,' said one person. 'I wish the diners and the cat a speedy recovery, and booming business for the hotpot shop,' wrote another. On May 4, the restaurant installed a canopy over its outdoor dining area to prevent similar accidents. Staff said business has picked up since the feline incident. On May 6, vets said Wuyi's condition had taken a sudden turn for the worse and, despite more than two hours of emergency care, it could not be saved. 'This is heartbreaking,' one netizen said, adding: 'I never expected this ending. I hope Wuyi is happy in heaven.' More from South China Morning Post: For the latest news from the South China Morning Post download our mobile app. Copyright 2025.
