# Martín the rooster at Bolivian oncology hospital

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/martn-the-rooster-at-bolivian-oncology-hospital
> Updated: 2026-10-29T20:15:07.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

A rooster named Martín has resided outside the Instituto Oncológico del Oriente Boliviano in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, for approximately eight years. The bird arrived at the facility alongside its owner, an oncology patient, but remained at the hospital entrance following the owner's death.

Martín has become a well-known figure among hospital staff, patients, and local residents. The community supports the bird by providing food, water, and protection, with some individuals even trimming his spurs to prevent injury. Due to his perceived loyalty, social media users have compared him to the Japanese dog Hachiko, referring to him as the “Bolivian Hachiko.”

## Timeline

### 2026-10-29: Martín the rooster remains at Bolivian hospital after owner's death

A rooster named Martín has lived outside a Bolivian oncology institute for eight years following the death of his owner, becoming a local symbol of loyalty.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/martn-the-rooster-remains-at-bolivian-hospital-after-owners-death

### 2026-10-23: Martín the rooster waits outside Bolivian hospital for eight years

A rooster named Martín has lived outside a cancer hospital in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, for eight years, waiting for an owner who died while receiving treatment at the facility.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/martn-the-rooster-waits-outside-bolivian-hospital-for-eight-years

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