Russian Boxer Faces Backlash For Letting Endangered Orangutan Use Vape Pen
Russian boxer Anastasia Luchkina faces backlash for giving a vape to an endangered orangutan at a Crimea safari park, causing health issues and sparking outrage.
Russian boxer Anastasia Luchkina is facing backlash after a disturbing incident in Crimea, where she gave a vape to an endangered orangutan named Dana at a safari park. The 24-year-old boxer shared a video, giving a hit from her vape pen to Dana, which has sparked widespread outrage.
In the video, Luchkina is seen taking a drag of the vape before passing it through a wired fence to the caged orangutan. The orangutan takes a few puffs, then backs away and exhales a cloud of vapour. Luchkina repeatedly offers the orangutan puffs from the vape, prompting widespread outrage.
Russian boxer Anastasia Luchkina lets an endangered orangutan take a hit from her vape pen.The 24-year-old boxer is under fire after having the orangutan use her e-cigarette in Crimea.
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According to local reports, Dana displayed 'disturbing" behaviour after consuming the nicotine, including loss of appetite and lack of interaction with others. The situation has worsened, with Dana reportedly lying motionless throughout the day, sparking concerns about her health.
'I'm worried that Dana might swallow the cap, because this plastic can cause intestinal blockage and vomiting. Today, she's already eating poorly, feeling unwell, and sleeping all day. If there is an intestinal blockage, then all responsibility will fall on the shoulders of this girl. Danochka is like a child. She will put everything in her mouth, and God forbid, she might swallow it. This is very dangerous. It is not so dangerous that she smoked, although this is also very bad, as it is dangerous if she swallowed this cap, then, God forbid, Dana will have to be operated on," NDTV quoted the safari park's veterinarian, Vasily Piskovoy, as saying.
Veterinarians are worried that Dana may have swallowed the entire e-cigarette cartridge, which could lead to further complications. The incident has raised questions about animal welfare and the responsibility of individuals, especially public figures, when interacting with endangered species.
The incident has sparked a strong reaction, with many calling for action against Luchkina for her behaviour. One user wrote, 'Just disgusting behaviour and she should not be allowed to fight again." 'She should be arrested and imprisoned for life for endangering this innocent animal," another user commented.
SunSport quoted PETA UK vice president Mimi Bekhechi saying that, 'Anastasia Luchkina must have received a few too many knocks to the head if she thinks it's a lark to give an orangutan a vape…a violation of this intelligent, gentle ape's welfare."
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