The anger of a whole village. That of the inhabitants of Euzet-les-Bains near Alès. Since last September, Dumba, a 43-year-old Asian elephant, has been welcomed on private land. Dumba makes the headlines because the animal association One-voice (you could hear it on our antenna this Wednesday), accuses its owners of mistreatment and filed a complaint with the Alès prosecutor’s office. An accusation that outraged the mayor and his constituents.
Until proven otherwise, no mistreatment
Claiming that Dumba is being abused “it’s just lying“ say Marine and Martine who regularly see the Asian elephant walking around Euzet. “Dumba is very nice, we give him carrots and the children are amazed“. Two residents who spontaneously came to meet us,”indignant and angry“.
Insulting emails after the media coverage of Dumba
Founded or unfounded the accusations of One-Voice have in any case “goes around the world“explain the owners of the Asian elephant.”We are harassed by these associations“, even Minister Barbara Pompili tweeted about Dumba. Euzet town hall and Gard health services have received a number of threats and insults
A complaint that would have little chance of prospering
Dumba had already stayed in Euzet two years ago, at the time no controversy. A “witch hunt this time“According to Yvonne, the owner is a descendant of an old circus dynasty. The Alès parquet floor has no complaints. Filing a complaint does not mean opening an investigation nor the guilt of the accused.
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