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Hamster hitches ride on KMB bus to Sha Tin

Mar 22nd 2026 ยท Hong Kong

A golden brown Syrian hamster was found on KMB route 182 from Central to Sha Tin on Sunday morning and is now in the care of the Hong Kong SPCA.

  • A passenger spotted the hamster on KMB route 182 at about 10am on Sunday and rescued it.
  • It was tied in a translucent plastic bag to a yellow handrail next to the driver during the journey.
  • Video shows the golden brown Syrian hamster clawing at the bag as the bus entered the Cross-Harbour Tunnel.
  • The hamster is now in the custody of the Hong Kong Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.