Do NOT cast away injured rabbitss

junkoroberson
Jun 3
1 min read

5/10/26

A complex fracture in a baby rabbit weighing a mere 385 grams. How many times have I witnessed rabbits hobbling along, dragging their injured legs behind them?

For a rabbit suffering from such a fracture, the chances of surviving on this island are absolutely nil. In most cases, they fall prey to natural predators before infection from the injury can claim their lives. Yet, despite this cruel reality, there is almost no one willing to reach out and offer a helping hand.

Having witnessed such situations countless times in the past—and finding this particular instance simply too heartbreaking to bear—one of regular commuters, @tokidokitabini , stepped in to carry out a rescue.

I believe that actions such as this embody the true spirit of those who visit the island regularly to watch over and care for the rabbits.

It is a situation where sick or injured animals are simply left to suffer from neglect. I believe the first step toward improving this reality is for more people to recognize this for what it is: fundamentally wrong.

If we truly wish to protect the rabbits of Okunoshima, we must exert greater pressure on the local authorities; otherwise, nothing will ever change.

We must not give up. For to give up would be tantamount to abandoning the rabbits entirely.

The Ministry of Environment, Chugoku Shikoku office

Email: REO-CHUSHIKOKU@env.go.jp