Man fined over ‘disgusting’ Rottnest Island picture showing quokka with vape
A man was fined $200 for putting a vape to a quokka's mouth on Rottnest Island, sparking outrage from the WA Premier.Summary
A 29-year-old man has been fined $200 after a photo of him putting an electronic cigarette to a quokka's mouth on Rottnest Island was shared on social media. WA Police tracked the image, taken on November 2, to the man and issued an infringement notice. It is illegal to touch or feed quokkas, with on-the-spot fines of $200 and potential prosecution fines up to $10,000 under the biodiversity conservation act. WA Premier Roger Cook condemned the act as "disgusting," stressing that quokkas are international drawcards for Western Australia and any attempt to harm them should have consequences. Quokkas are a popular tourist attraction, with celebrities like Roger Federer and Chris Hemsworth having taken selfies with them. This incident follows a case where two teens faced court for forcing a black swan to inhale vape smoke.
(Source：PerthNow)
