Antibiotic Overdose, Not Ravers, Killed Swiss Dolphins
It’s official. Connyland, an amusement park in Lipperswill, Switzerland, needs to get out of the dolphins-for-show business.
World Radio Switzerland is reporting that two dolphins found dead at the park in November died from brain damage after overdosing on antibiotics.
The deaths of eight-year-old Shadow and 30-year old Chelmers ignited international dismay after it was initially suspected that they were poisoned by hallucinogens thrown into their enclosure by ravers. Shortly before their deaths, a two-day techno party was held on the grounds of the amusement park.
But the prosecutor is now ruling out third-party foul play, reports World Radio Switzerland.
Chelmers’ passing was especially troubling, said Nadja Gasser, a Connyland dolphin trainer, to The Daily Mail. "The death went on for over an hour. It was horrendous. I have not been able to sleep since."
The news that veterinarian malpractice, and not drug-addled ravers, caused the deaths is sure to incite another round of calls from animal rights activists for Connyland to close up shop.
In November, the Swiss parliament received a petition from OceanCare demanding the closure of the park's dolphin tanks.
Since 2008, at least seven dolphins have died at the amusement park, reports The Local.
In 2010, Oceancare, a Swiss animal rights organization, pressed charges against Connyland for an alleged serious violation of the Animal Protection Act. That case is still pending.
Comments