Florida manatee found with the word 'Trump' carved on its back
A manatee was found in a Florida river with the word "Trump" carved on its back. The details were shared by the edition Meduza.
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Due to the fact that the back of the manatee was covered with a layer of algae, on which the word "Trump" was carved, the animal was not injured. The US Fish and Wildlife Service began searching for the person who did it, he faces a fine of up to $ 50 thousand and up to a year in prison.
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Florida resident Hayley Warrington, who discovered the manatee, said it looked healthy but also showed signs of stress. The layer of algae on the back of the manatee was quite thick, so the intruder reached the animal's skin, but did not damage it much.
Federal authorities investigating after this manatee was found w / 'Trump' etched onto its back in Florida. This incident is classified as "harassment of a manatee" & punishable by a $ 50k fine and / or up-to one year in prison: https://t.co/fK6u742JMg
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Animal rights activists are outraged by this event.
“I hate to think that someone can harm a defenseless being by sending what I believe is a political message. We will do everything in our power to help find, arrest and prosecute this coward, ”said Wildlife Defenders Elizabeth Fleming.
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The Center for Biological Diversity, a nonprofit organization, has announced a $ XNUMX reward for information about the man who harmed the manatee.
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