Goal: Investigate and hold accountable those responsible for the reported killing of a protected ruddy shelduck.
Target: Italian Carabinieri Police, Wildlife Protection Division
A shocking video has surfaced reportedly showing a group of hunters, including Donald Trump Jr., engaging in duck hunting in Venice’s lagoon. Among the birds displayed in the footage appeared to be a ruddy shelduck, a species that is protected under Italian law. The video allegedly captures the hunters celebrating their kills, with one of them expressing uncertainty about the species of a particular duck before it was later identified as a protected bird.
Italian law strictly prohibits the killing, capturing, or possession of protected bird species, and violations can result in criminal penalties, including jail time or fines. Authorities have since launched an investigation into the incident, but the full extent of accountability remains unclear. Reports suggest that this is not the first time prominent figures have engaged in controversial hunting activities in the region.
If laws designed to protect wildlife are not properly enforced, such violations may continue with impunity. It is critical that those allegedly involved in this reported incident be fully investigated and, if found guilty, face appropriate legal consequences. Authorities must ensure that Italy’s protected species remain safeguarded from unlawful hunting activities.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear Italian Carabinieri Police, Wildlife Protection Division,
Recent reports indicate that a protected ruddy shelduck was allegedly killed during a hunting expedition in Venice’s lagoon. A video reportedly depicts a group of hunters, including Donald Trump Jr., displaying a pile of dead ducks, apparently including a species that is legally protected in Italy. The apparent disregard for wildlife laws raises serious concerns about illegal hunting practices in the region.
Italian law explicitly bans the killing, capturing, or possession of protected birds, with penalties that include jail time or fines. It is crucial that authorities conduct a thorough investigation into this incident and take appropriate legal action if violations are confirmed. Ignoring such cases may encourage further unlawful hunting and threaten the conservation efforts put in place to protect vulnerable species.
We urge you to take this matter seriously and hold any responsible parties accountable. Enforcing existing wildlife protection laws is essential in preventing future violations and ensuring that Italy remains a safe haven for its protected species.
Sincerely,
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