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Twelve-year-old Markos Abaye earns praise for rescuing sick chicken

Twelve-year-old Markos Abaye captured hearts in Ethiopia after he attempted to check his sick chicken into a human hospital on September 1. A TikTok video of his heartfelt actions garnered 770,000 views, prompting a local poultry company to offer him 100 chickens and farming training. Markos' bond with his chicken reflects deep compassion and love for animals.

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Published 19 Jun 2026, 10:25 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 13:10 UTC

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