{
  "id": 18219717,
  "title": "#NSTviral: Capybara spotted roaming busy Selayang road, sparking safety concerns",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/nstviral-capybara-spotted-roaming-busy-selayang-road-sparking-safety",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T01:00:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nst-viral/2026/11/1571136/nstviral-capybara-spotted-roaming-busy-selayang-road-sparking-safety"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR - A capybara was spotted roaming the busy road in Selayang, sparking safety concerns for the animal and its owner. A post on social media highlighted the capybara standing in the middle of the road as vehicles passed by. The post raised questions about the owner's responsibility in keeping the animal safe and supervised, with many users criticizing the owner for leaving the capybara unsupervised and roaming freely. The owner had fitted the capybara with a tracker, but this did not seem to alleviate concerns about the animal's safety. Some users expressed worry that the capybara could be hit by a vehicle, while others pointed out that the owner should be held accountable for ensuring the well-being of the pet. The post has gained significant traction, with over 258,000 views.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: An unattended capybara standing in the middle of a busy road in Selayang, as vehicles passed around it, has raised concerns over the animal's safety and its owner's responsibility.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}