Zoo visitor from Belarus mockingly mimicked a deer, utilizing a horn imitation and drinking through a straw
In a shocking turn of events, a visitor at Minsk Zoo has been accused of harassing a baby deer, prompting outrage from social media commenters and an investigation by the zoo authorities.
The incident, which was captured on video and spread rapidly on social media and messaging apps, showed the visitor pouring soda into his hand and feeding it directly to the deer. The visitor also pulled the deer by its antlers through the fence.
Commenters on social media were outraged by the man's behavior, with one suggesting that he should be put in a cage and another expressing concern about the absence of zoo workers during the incident, suggesting they could have provided water for the animal.
People wrote that the videos should be taken to the police, while another user emphasized that the individual responsible for the animal abuse should be placed on a list. A commenter pointed out that the behavior shown in the videos is animal cruelty.
The Minsk Zoo has confirmed that they are conducting an investigation into the incident. In a statement, the zoo stated that the animal is currently doing well. The zoo employee also mentioned that they plan to strengthen control over the animals to prevent future similar cases.
The identity of the visitor who committed the act at the Minsk Zoo remains unknown at this time. However, the incident has sparked a conversation about animal welfare and the importance of respecting wildlife, both within the zoo and beyond its boundaries.
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