A video of a guy tossing a plastic bag into the mouth of a hippo during a wildlife tour has gone viral online, serving as a sobering reminder of the results of reckless behaviour. This incident emphasises the importance of using social media responsibly and treating animals in wildlife settings with ethics.
The Controversial Video
The video, which was first posted on social media by the account Non-aesthetic Things, shows a man at Taman Safari Park in Indonesia tossing a plastic bag into the gaping jaws of a hippo. It is a frightening scene. The video went viral very fast, gaining over two million views and sparking outrage from people all over the world.
Public Outcry and Calls for Action
Many people immediately took to social media to denounce the man’s conduct as callous and inconsiderate after the incident. Social media users voiced their disgust, drawing attention to the grave problem of plastic pollution and the moral treatment of wildlife reserves’ animals. Comments flew in, calling for responsibility and consequences for those responsible.
“Send them straight to jail,” one angry user demanded, while others demanded that the tourists who caused the incident be banned from all safari parks and from ever again coming into contact with animals.
Response from Taman Safari Park
Taman Safari Park spokesperson Alexander Zulkarnain said steps are being taken to rectify the situation. The park is requesting that the person responsible for the incident make a public apology after identifying the licence plate of the car connected to the event. Zulkarnain underlined how crucial it is to follow park regulations in order to protect the animals’ safety and wellbeing.
In an interview with Jakarta Globe, Zulkarnain said, “We have information from our guards and security cameras, revealing that this visitor has previously been cautioned for unsafe behaviour, such as opening car windows near the tiger enclosure.”
Hippo’s Health and Well-being
The hippo in question was examined thoroughly after the occurrence and is said to be in good health, providing viewers with peace of mind over the animal’s state following the upsetting experience.
Final Thoughts
This disturbing event is generating a lot of conversation on the internet, which is a sobering reminder of the wider effects of human behaviour on wildlife and the value of acting responsibly both offline and on social media.
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