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Elephant Shot Dead 'for Braai' in Front of Tourists


Animals  (tags: elephants, endangered, animalcruelty, wildlife, suffering, killing, slaughter )

Simone
- 491 days ago - namibian.com.na
AN elephant was shot dead - allegedly for a local chief's "braaivleis party" - in front of several tourists in the Bwabwata Park in the Caprivi Region last week, causing many of the shocked visitors to cut short their tours. Andrew Momberg, a
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Jen D. (79)
Thursday August 21, 2008, 10:48 am
That is totally sad and sickening. Sadly and madly noted.
 

Kathy W. (301)
Thursday August 21, 2008, 12:12 pm
This is just disgusting. No reason except for a sicko's amusement. Angrily noted Simone.
 

Joycey B. (699)
Thursday August 21, 2008, 12:27 pm
That was totally wrong to do. This will hurt their tourism. He He He.
 

Jessie Cross (303)
Friday August 22, 2008, 2:33 am
Hi Simone, I tried to read the article since I grew up near that area and I loathe any cruelty to any animals and elephants are so special. However, I jut cannot get to the article - is it just me? Has everyone been able to ead the article? I would appreciate some input from anyone, thanks.
 
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