Skier chases wolf across slopes – video sparks wild debate in Italy. Animal rights activists file a complaint.
Skier faces a conviction for animal cruelty, for which Italian law stipulates a prison sentence of three to 18 months or a fine of 5,000 to 30,000 euros. If the animal dies from the injuries “it suffered in the impact, the pursuer could also be convicted of killing animals,” the animal protection authority continued. There are always countless cases in which wild animals - especially wolves and bears - are chased by cars, lured for selfies, killed with traps or shot.