Shocking moment MMA star gives orangutan a VAPE sparking furious backlash as she faces punishment
Anastasia Luchkina shared a video of the shocking moment on social media.
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Anastasia Luchkina has sparked backlash for giving a vape to an orangutan
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The poor caged primate could be seen taking a puff from the vape
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Luchkina, 24, is seen taking a drag of the vape herself before handing it to the caged orangutan through a wired fence.
The primate puts its mouth to the vape and then backs away before exhaling a cloud of vapour.
She continues to give the
The incident occurred while the Russian visited the Taigan Park Zoo in Crimea.
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Luchkina is now facing a furious backlash from MMA fans for her actions.
One posted on social media: "That's abuse."
A second wrote: "Idiot of the idiots."
A third commented: "What is wrong with people."
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A fourth said: "Just disgusting behaviour and she should not be allowed to fight again".
Another added: "Leave the animal alone!"
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Reports have claimed the orangutan is okay after being given the vape.
It is also suggested that Luchkina could be fined and banned from the zoo.
SunSport has reached out to PETA for comment
In Luchkina's one and only pro fight, she was beaten by Indian fighter Vinaskshi by unanimous decision
The clash took place during the King of the Himalayan Ring in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh last month.
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