NewzA Sri Lankan court has fined a 19-year-old beauty pageant contestant for animal cruelty following an incident where she danced on stage with an endangered python. An official announced the court's decision on Wednesday, noting that the reptile was subsequently released unharmed into the jungle.
Authorities provided no further details regarding the condition or history of the snake involved in the stage performance. The case highlights legal enforcement concerning the mistreatment and improper use of endangered wildlife in public events within the country.
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