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Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Watch: Viral video shows Russian boxer giving e-cigarette to orangutan; sparks public outrage
(Video credits: X) Russian boxer Anastasia Luchkina is facing widespread criticism after a video went viral showing her handing an e-cigarette to an orangutan at the Taigan Safari Park in Crimea, as reported by the New York Post. The orangutan, named Dana, later displayed 'disturbing' behavior, according to Russian outlet Dana has reportedly lost her appetite, refuses to interact with others, and 'lies motionless throughout the day.' She has lived at the safari park since 2018. In the video, Luchkina is seen vaping herself before offering it to Dana and then smoking again. It is feared that the orangutan may have swallowed the e-cigarette cartridge, which contains between 2.5–3 ml of nicotine liquid. Veterinarians are continuing to examine Dana, with test results expected in the coming days. Dana belongs to an endangered species of orangutans listed on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 'I didn't know Anastasia was a smoker,' Luchkina's coach, Vladimir Akatov said. 'She is currently on vacation. We will definitely discuss this matter when she returns.' The incident sparked outrage on social media. One user on X commented: 'This is animal abuse. It shouldn't be celebrated in any way.' Another wrote: 'Has there been any action yet, or are they waiting for the orangutan to file an official complaint against Anastasia Luchkina?' PETA UK vice president Mimi Bekhechi told SunSport as quoted by NY Post: '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.'
New York Post
5 days ago
- New York Post
Russian boxer Anastasia Luchkina facing backlash after giving orangutan vape pen in shocking scene
Puffing on a vape pen at the zoo is bad enough, but a young Russian boxer somehow managed to do one far worse. Anastasia Luchkina, 24, handed her e-cigarette to an orangutan at the Taigan safari park in Crimea, as seen in shocking footage she shared. The creature later exhibited 'disturbing' behavior,' according to Russian outlet 5 Boxer Anastasia Luchkina filmed herself giving vape to an orangutan in a Russian zoo. Anastasia Luchkina 5 An orangutan puffed on the vape of Russian boxer Anastasia Luchkina through a cage. Anastasia Luchkina The orangutan, who is named Dana and is the only of its kind in Crimea, has reportedly lost her appetite, refuses to interact with others and 'lies motionless throughout the day.' She has lived in the safari park since 2018. The orangutan is feared to have swallowed the cartridge of the e-cigarette, which contains between 2.5-3 ml of nicotine liquid. Veterinarians are expected to continue with their examination of Dana, with results to arrive in the coming days. 5 Anastasia Luchkina is a Russian boxer. Anastasia Luchkina/ east2west news Dana is part of an endangered species of orangutans listed in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 'I didn't know Anastasia was a smoker,' Luchkina's coach, Vladimir Akatov, told reporters, per 'She is currently on vacation. We will definitely discuss this matter when she returns.' 5 Dana the orangutan. social media/ east2west news The incident elicited outrage from many on social media. 'She should be arrested and be imprisoned for life for endangering this innocent animal,' said one X user. 5 Boxer Anastasia Luchkina filmed herself giving a vape pen to an orangutan in a zoo. Anastasia Luchkina 'Generation of idiots,' wrote another, with several others agreeing the boxer should face significant punishment. PETA UK vice president Mimi Bekhechi shared a similar sentiment, telling SunSport: '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.' Luchkina, from the Russian city of Pyatigorsk, lost her only pro fight to Indian boxer Vinashki at the King of Himalayan Ring in Himachal Pradesh, India, on June 22.
