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On May 27, a pregnant elephant died in Kerala, India, of excruciating pain after it bit into a pineapple filled with firecrackers. The explosives went off in her mouth, damaging her jaw grievously.

A spokesperson from the Kerala Forest Department told Sky News that farmers are known to put fireworks inside food and plant it on the edges of their fields to keep away wild animals.

The incident came to the public's attention when forest officer Mohan Krishnan, part of the team who attempted to rescue the animal, shared the story on Facebook.

Image credits: Mohan Krishnan

"She trusted everyone. When the pineapple she ate exploded, she must have been shocked not thinking about herself, but about the child she was going to give birth to in 18 to 20 months," Mr. Krishnan said.

Officials say the wild elephant probably wandered out of the Silent Valley National Park (SVNP) in search of food. It is believed to have reached the Malappuram District, where the animal allegedly bit into the fruit stuffed with firecrackers.

Image credits: Mohan Krishnan

Animal rights activist Maneka Gandhi said Malapurram is one of the most dangerous places for animals in the whole county. "It is a murder, Malappuram is famous such incidents, it is India's most violent district. For instance, they throw poison on roads so that 300-400 birds and dogs die at one time," she said, adding that an elephant is killed every 3 days in Kerala.

The elephant's tongue and mouth were so badly injured, she wasn't able to eat. "She didn't harm a single human being even when she ran in searing pain in the streets of the village. She didn't crush a single home," Mr. Krishnan added.

The elephant later got to the Velliyar River and stood there with her head partially underwater. The forest officer explained that two captive elephants were brought to lead her out of the river, but she wouldn't move. Eventually, she died while still standing in the water.

Officials took her back to the forest in a truck and cremated her there. So far, it isn't clear where exactly the animal got hurt.

Image credits: Mohan Krishnan

Local authorities have registered the case and initiated a probe into the killing of the 15-year-old elephant. Two organizations announced money rewards to anyone who can provide information that would lead to an arrest.

While the investigation is underway, people on social media have been paying tribute to the poor animal by sharing artworks they made to honor it.

Image credits: Sidharthraghav8

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Eva Bryson
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why, in the name of God, must we kill something so precious?

Paul Chang
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It’s pretty much known that man destroys practically everything he touches

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TheOnly Gurl
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel ashamed to know that a person from my homeland(Kerala) did this. I was a crying mess when I found out about the incident. Being a animal lover, you tend to have a soft side to every single being. I hope the person lives the rest of his life in misery.

Ar Wolf
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All Ganesha's fury on these people!

Panda with Heart
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Animals matter just as much as humans ..so sad

Jim Adams
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One must be a horrible person to do something like this. This is tragic. I am so glad they tried to help her.

Peta Ashcroft
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Humans are so mean. The wild animals are living their life doing what they do and then we come along and kill them.I think and I'm not a exspert but if we keep doing this then mabey half of the wild animals would be dead like all tigers and elephants populasion would be dead and then we would have no more elephants and tigers left in this world.Why are we so greedy?For tiger rugs elepant tusk jewellery? Why why why.

Christina Uhlir
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You ask why, Peta? Maybe these quotes answer your question: "For evil to progress, it is enough for good people to be inactive." - E. Burke "One doesn't have to operate with great malice to do great harm. The absence of empathy and understanding are sufficient." - Charles M. Blow "It is easy to sell hope; but hope without action is an excuse." "The world will not be destroyed by those who do evil, but those who watch them without doing nothing." - Albert Einstein ..... every single person who does not get involved in any way to stop destruction of our planet and all living creatures it supports is guilty, and what is utterly disgusting are those who do nothing while criticizing those who work tirelessly for the common good - for their good and that of their children, grandchildren. It takes work - from changing one's lifestyle to supporting the animal protection and environmental organizations. "You must be the change you wish to see in the world." - Mahatma Gandhi

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Ilija Todorovic
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So so sad ...why would anyone do this ???

Haleema
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wish a life of complete misery on whoever did this to this poor innocent being.

Christina Uhlir
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not enough, Haleema, we all have to join in fight to rid our planet of evil, and that takes commitment, we all - the consumers, are contributing to destruction of life on this planet - including our own; all those deadly bacteria and viruses are the work of human ignorance, arrogance, apathy, indifference, laziness, selfishness, and cruelty. Humans have to change the way they eat and live. In order to rid the planet of evil we all have the role to play, every individual has to start with himself/herself... or we all be miserable, and after we destroy all animals on this planet...than we'll cease to exist ourselves.

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Karen Morana
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So very sad people are so cruel.

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    Lavender Brown
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a human I am sorry for this.

    Christina Uhlir
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    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sorry is not enough, the way "humans" treat animals and our planet has direct consequences how they treat each other, and every single human being has power to change that, if not for animals, than for themselves. When somebody says " I'm so lucky, and I don't take my luck for granted" but does NOT do anything for those who suffer, does nothing for common good, than no - he/she does take his/her luck for granted. Get involved, change your lifestyle - please realize that what ever you do as a consumer directly impacts our planet, nature, and animals - either positively or negatively. Please support the animal protections organizations and the environmental organizations right now.

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    Sabse
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am crying... Why are WE like this??

    Antionetté Cartledge
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am crying.humans are evil to do that.so sorry.rest in peace Mommy and baby.you are now safe from humans.

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    Angelia Ember Leah Shaw
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My daughter's favorite animal is the elephant, reading this article and scrolling down the page to see the tributes to the momma elephant and her unborn calf caused an instant stream of tears to roll down my face. Humans are so selfish and cruel. Rest in peace sweet momma and baby, cruel humans can not hurt you anymore. I'm so sorry 😞

    Jenny Wiegand
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can’t even. Who thinks like that?! My heart hurts from reading this.

    Christina Uhlir
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    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Jenny, - the farmers do, they put explosives inside fruits and plant them on the edges of their fields to keep wild animals away...... their fields are ever more expanding into the wild animals' territory - their home!! It is absolutely necessary to curb human overpopulation and urban sprawl especially in Asia, Latin America, and Africa where human population is exploding. Humans are raising billions upon the billions of animals for human consumption to cater to their insatiable appetite for meat, dairy, and eggs. How can our planet to withstand all that? It can't. It will collapse, emergence of all those deadly bacteria and viruses did NOT just happened!! We all - the consumers everywhere in the world are responsible !!! Please stop crying and change your lifestyle and start fighting for our planet, for animals' sake and our own!!!!

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    Vicki Perizzolo
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have no more tears for that beautiful sentient creature who suffered so horribly at the hands of some genetically mutant sub-human...

    Trix
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Human race continues to disgusts me furthermore each day. We have no respect for anything but our own comfort. We take precious lands and forests away from the animals and kill them when they come looking for food. We kill them for their fur, we kill them for their teeth, we destroy forests. No other species is this selfish and pure evil. A few good among us doesn't change the fact that majority of humans are straight up evil.

    Christina Uhlir
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank you Trix for your comment. The problem is that almost every human sees the wrong in the world and says: 'I'm not doing anything bad".... so who does?? Yes they - the consumers are doing everything bad, they are eating one million animals every hour...therefore causing unconscionable pain and suffering to animals and causing destruction of our planet ( deforestation, methane pollution, emergence and spread of deadly bacteria and viruses). Humanity demand humane behavior or it will not survive - do you have children, grandchildren? So ensure their future - change your lifestyle now.

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    fro_st puppy
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    yes thats what we all want to know. why would anyone do such a thing? that poor elephant

    Jos Tiguidou
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know it's horrible but...the reality is that these farmers are trying to protect their crops. They are poor as f**k so any threat to them has to be eliminated. Trust me, the irony is not lost on me either. It's them that destroyed THEIR environment and are causing the elephants to be closer to humans. I'm in no way justifying the act, just that there is some logic to it, even if it strikes you as being horrible.

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    CHUA YEE HWEE
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that poor elephant! y did humans even do dis? SHE WAS PREGNANT!!!!

    Douglas Gourlay
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    sadly, that's like asking why a children maimed by mines planted by obviously 'sensible' military people to restrict access to certain areas.... But they only work for access denial for people who understand how to read the signs..... wrong place... wrong time :(

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    Lauren Caswell
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same, when I got to this one I couldn't help but cry this is awful

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    Viviette Moore
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just why do we want to kill these beautiful animals who are harmless?

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    George-Florin Constantin
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Agent Smith was right about humans. We are a plague upon the face of the planet.

    Freya the Wanderer
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not all humans are. If only we could keep just the ones who care.

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    Fred and George Weasley
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    why would someone be such a sick bastard as to do this! this disgusts me

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    SweetCrescentMoon
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At this point I think we deserve the covid 19. Just look at the horrible stuff we do...

    Rick
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, don’t go there. Are the majority of humans stuffing explosives into fruits and blowing up animals? No. Are the majority of humans who have read this story rightly disgusted by it? Yes. Don’t say a virus that has wiped out a lot of elderly and vulnerable people across the globe is somehow deserved. If it was a legitimate purge that was wiping out the abhorrent amongst us only then I could understand the sentiment.

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    Lisa Reuss
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is beautiful. Really powerful.

    Haleema
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some humans really really are a waste of oxygen.

    Christina Uhlir
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    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't be sorry, change humanity ; we all - the consumers are responsible, start with yourself: change your lifestyle, get involved in the fight for better world for all, support the reputable animal protection organizations, the environmental organizations, the organizations which fight human overpopulation... and when we win, only then we all can co-exist in peace, all people of all races, and all animals.

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    A Lazy Spider
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Poor poor elephant, how could anyone do such a thing? I hope her tears are now tears of joy that she’s not sharing a world with people like that. She didn’t deserve it

    Patricia Stieber
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a horrible death to have suffered. This is no world for her or her baby. Maybe that is why humanity is being punished with this horrible Covid19. Look how we humans are. Shame on us. We need to wake up and embrace the fragility of life.

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    Viviette Moore
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How could you say that?😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠

    Ava Lewis
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    hilarious? that not funny not even a little bit

    Marty Meshberg
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Hilarious" means very funny. I am sure you didn't mean that. Find a better word.

    NavyDave
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Please read the other comments before you post yourself.

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    Lily Ramos
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I not crying there is a bug in my eye

    Frogladysharon
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In times like these...............All LIFE MATTERS!!!!!!!!!

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    marshmellow hair
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    😠😠😠😤😤😤😢😢😢😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😢😢I'm sorry, emojis are the only thing to describe this injustice.

    Elizabeth Orozco
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Noooooooo, us humans are horrible! Why must we hurt such a beautiful animal?!

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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the elephant's expression really captures the whole feeling of the story

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    TheReader19
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I cannot begin to comprehend how someone could even think of doing such an evil thing. What can possibly be happening in your life that you would destroy the lives of such beautiful creatures?

    Annabeth Chase
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The baby elephant looking so innocent made me lose it completely

    Christina Uhlir
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You robed us of our home; you are like plague you grow and grow and you kill everything in your way, you take over the planet and destroy it.

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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love it when I go into the wilderness and not see anyone all day long

    Mary Dellenbusch
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No honey.....You won't. The human species is a f*****g embarrassment and a disgrace!

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    Sperenity
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nice touch on the teardrop.

    Nayeli Ortiz
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    a beautiful and meaningful piece of art

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    THE DOG LIFE
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We don't deserve to be with these gentle creatures. Elephants don't need us and we cause their loss of habitat, children, tusks etc. :(

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    Annabeth Chase
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They're both in a much better place now. Humans are horrible.

    Lily Ramos
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate people so much they didn't deserve what happened her and her baby are in a better place

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    Kat Khatib
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am bawling my eyes out. I can feel what this poor defenseless animal felt. Makes me sick.

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    LazyPanda
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    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just can't believe that someone is even able to come up with an idea like this... How can anyone do something like this... I have no words

    Rose
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know it's heartbreaking. I can't believe anyone would do something like this to an innocent creature...

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    Viviette Moore
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    what did Elephants do to deserve this?

    Viviette Moore
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did the people now that it had fireworks in it?

    Christina Uhlir
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Of course they did know, who do you think hid those explosives in the fruit?

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    marshmellow hair
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I will always rememebr this. Why, just WHY do we do this?????????

    Addison Chung
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The guy who killed the elephant better be put to jail!

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    veronica bingham
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The more l see of people the more l prefer the company of animals.!!!

    Addison Chung
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is why I prefer animals over humans.

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    CHUA YEE HWEE
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this is what the poor elephant thought:humans are so good! they gave free food to me and baby! she was pregnant and did not know there were fire crackers in the pineapple. It was not her fault. It was our fault. Rest in peace Momma elephant and baby

    Maeve Valentine
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WE ARE ARE GOOD. DON'T EAT WHATEVER WE TELL YOU TO. 😭💔

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    Christina Uhlir
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    .....yea, it's only for damn humans, till they completely destroy it, than they'll go to hell.

    Sophie Foster
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No don't leave us... we could have saved you...😭😭😭

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    Molly Block
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Disgusted this happened. Probably some kids thinking it would be a "fun" prank. Maybe they didn't realize or mean to kill such a large magnificent creature. I'm just confused how how the firecrackers were set off, without a flame.

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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, not some kids. A grown man did this. "Protecting" his field. The OP also said the people in that town put poison on the roads to kill dogs, cats and birds.

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    Leslie K Von Dell
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "The greatness of a nation and it's moral progress can be judges by the way it treats its animals. " Mahatma Gandhi. That should read the greatness of humanity and its moral progress can be judged by the way it treats the worlds animals. Shame on us.

    Wolfgang Fleißner
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Es ist entsätzlich, was manche Menschen denken. Gute Reise ihr Lieben. Eure Engel werden euch begleiten und zu Hause herzlich willkommen heißen.

    Jovy Jergens
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is the kind of thing that makes people hate other people. Deliberate cruelty is a toxic force. This story broke my heart and made me EVEN MORE CYNICAL toward other humans. Truly we are evil!

    texaseve
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The perpetrators should be beaten publicly!

    Alexandra Wood
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No matter the crime, no one should be beaten. People will disagree with me on this point, but if we beat each other, humans will become worse. You say to beat them now, but if you have a heart, when it happened you would be upset. Animals are amazing, and none of them should be dying, and even if humanity is at fault, humans should not kill or beat each other for any purpose. That was a past mistake of humanity, so don't repeat it.

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    Wong Kt
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    媽媽 我們還可以相信他們嗎 孩子 走吧 媽媽帶你去一個更美好更有愛的地方 媽媽 我們要去哪裏 孩子 我們去天堂好不 那裏沒有壞人 In memory of the pregnant #elephant killed in #kerala by being feda pineapple stuffed with a firecracker. © 梅可 愛繪本 作品 find me on email: wongkt.lenzo@gmail.com www.facebook.com/MeiKeAiHuiBen 101200975_...94a62b.jpg 101200975_3118480591547288_2477617490323046400_o-5ed8cb394a62b.jpg

    aestheticaly_angelic
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i hate being a human. this stupid ************ did a crappy thing. i hope he dies a death of eating a pineapple stuffed with firecrackers. and died a SUPER slow and SUPER painful death. oh yeah, kill his kid too. sick ****. sorry but like bro go die in a hole

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