VIRAL VIDEO: Russian Boxer Gives Vape To Endangered Orangutan; Faces Backlash

Russian boxer Anastasia Luchkina is facing widespread backlash for a vape to an endangered orangutan named Dana at a safari park in Crimea. The sickening footage has gone viral on the Internet. The viral video shows orangutan puffing on the vape multiple times.

In the viral video, Anastasia Luchkina, 24 takes a drag of the vape before passing it through a wired fence to the caged orangutan. The orangutan goes on to inhale the vape a multiple times and exhales cloud of vapour. The video has sparked criticism towards Luchkina and raised concerns for the animal.

WATCH VIDEO:

Orangutan Shows Illness Symptoms

According to the reports by Russian outlet, Zamin.uz, Dana has lost her appetite, refuses to interact with people, and spends most of her day lying motionless, indicating a serious health issue. Veterinarians suspect she might have swallowed the nicotine cartridge from the vape, which could lead to severe intoxication.

The safari park's veterinarian, Vasily Piskovoy, said, "I'm worried that Dana might swallow the cap, because this plastic can cause intestinal blockage and vomiting. Today, she's already eating poorly, feeling unwell, and sleeping all day. If there is an intestinal blockage, then all responsibility will fall on the shoulders of this girl. Danochka is like a child. She will put everything in her mouth, and God forbid, she might swallow it. This is very dangerous. It is not so dangerous that she smoked, although this is also very bad, as it is dangerous if she swallowed this cap, then, God forbid, Dana will have to be operated on."

Luchkina Faced Penalties

On the other hand, Luchkina faced penalties, including a fine and a ban from the park. The boxer's coach, Vladimir Akatov, provided a brief comment to Russian journalists, saying, "I didn't know Anastasia was a smoker. She is currently on holiday. We will definitely discuss this matter when she returns"