24.10.2014 | Intervention at Film Shooting in Warsaw

Kamel bei Filmdreh in Warschau
Kamel bei Filmdreh in Warschau
Kamel bei Filmdreh in Warschau

Viva! Interwencje, on behalf of Animals' Angels, intervenes in response to a phonecall regarding a camel used for a film shooting in the very centre of Warsaw. The witness reports that the animal was beaten by his drunken handler.

The team arrives shortly after the call to find the animal extremely stressed by the noises of the city and cars passing by just next to him. The team learns that the animal has already been working there for 8 hours, coming here from Zalewski Circus, renowned for  it's highly questionable attitude towards animals.

The shooting ends shortly after the team's arrival. The team calls the police and asks them to check the handler for alcohol and it turns out highly probable that the handler has been drinking. The case will be reported to the prosecutor, as exposing the animal to unnecessary stress is an act of abuse.

Furthermore, based on the witnesses’ testimonies, the team will also report the case of beating the camel. Competent authorities will also be informed of the animal handler having worked drunk.