Man handed $200 fine over quokka vaping post
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A man was fined $200 for a social media image showing a quokka with a vape in its mouth on Rottnest Island.Summary
A 29-year-old man has been fined $200 after a photo appearing to show a quokka with a vape in its mouth at Rottnest Island circulated on social media. The image, believed taken on November 2, sparked outrage due to the heavy protections for the marsupials. WA Premier Roger Cook said he was "completely disgusted" and hoped those involved would be held accountable. Police tracked the image to the man and issued a Rottnest Island Authority Infringement. The fine is far below the maximum $10,000 penalty for interfering with wildlife, which includes feeding the iconic species. Quokkas, central to tourism campaigns, are considered vulnerable on the mainland.
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