Animal abuser pursues wolves and is convicted
The video makes it clear that the wolves suffered harm as a result of the chase.
A motorist had chased a pack of wolves over several kilometres at a speed of 50 kilometres per hour and threatened to “slaughter” them once he “caught” them.
6,000 euro fine for animal cruelty
For this reason, Luca Ghedina, brother of former Italian ski champion Kristian Ghedina, was convicted of animal cruelty.The animal abuser has now been sentenced by the court to pay a fine of 6,000 euros.
Victory for animal welfare advocates
«This is a very important victory», says Carla Rocchi, the national president of Enpa. «They were forced by their pursuer to run more than two kilometres at 50 kilometres per hour, which consumed a great deal of energy at an already unfavourable time of year.»
Better to switch off the lights
Enpa has always called on farmers to take every possible measure to protect their animals.Such behaviour is not only unacceptable in terms of respect for the dignity of animals, but also dangerous for those who carry it out.
The man would have done well to stop safely, perhaps switch off his lights for a few moments, and then drive on again calmly — so ruled the court.
