In brief
A Spanish tourist filmed himself pouring local beer into the trunk of an elephant at the Ol Jogi Conservancy in Kenya, igniting a wave of anger on social media. The act has prompted investigations by the Kenya Wildlife Service as well as conservationists, who deem such behavior dangerous and irresponsible. The tourist's videos, which were later removed, highlighted ongoing concerns about how wildlife is treated by visitors.
In a surprising incident, a Spanish man visiting Kenya recorded himself pouring a can of Tusker beer into the trunk of an elephant, leading to public outrage and multiple investigations. The footage, shared on Instagram, showcased not only the beer donation but also previous clips of the tourist feeding elephants carrots while expressing he was 'on beer time.' Kenyans reacted furiously online, resulting in the removal of the videos. Concerns were raised over the safety of both the animals and the individual involved. Experts and wildlife authorities have emphasized that such behavior undermines conservation efforts, as most elephants in Kenya are wild and should not be treated like pets. The tour guide and conservation staff underscored that interactions of this nature are prohibited, with the Kenya Wildlife Service stepping in to investigate and potentially sanction the perpetrator. Criticism of this occurrence echoes a similar incident earlier where tourists disrupted migrating wildebeests at Maasai Mara, prompting calls for stricter regulations to protect wildlife during tourist activities in the country.
