Man Fined For Forcing Quokka To Vape On Australian Island
A 29-year-old man was fined $200 for forcing a quokka to vape on Rottnest Island, sparking outrage.Summary
A 29-year-old Australian man has been fined $200 after an image surfaced on social media showing him forcing a quokka to smoke a vape on Rottnest Island, a tourist hotspot off the coast of Perth. The image, believed to have been taken on Monday, prompted authorities to track down the man, who was issued an infringement notice by police. Western Australia Premier Roger Cook expressed disgust, stating that any attempt to harm quokkas should have consequences, especially as the animals are a major tourism draw. Rottnest Island hosts the world's largest quokka population, and the incident follows a separate case earlier this year where two teenagers were charged with animal cruelty for forcing a black swan to inhale vape fumes.
(Source：NDTV.com)
