Two charged after video shows man jumping on swimming moose
Two people were charged Tuesday in connection with a video that surfaced a year ago showing a man jumping on the back of a swimming moose in a Canadian lake.
Jaysun Pinkerton and Bradley Crook were charged under British Columbia’s Wildlife Act, the Toronto Star reported. Each man faces a possible fine of up to $100,000 and up to a year in jail if convicted.
The moose let out what sounded like a groan when a man landed on its back. He hung on while the animal crossed a lake in the Northern Rocky Mountains Provincial Park.
Many people in the hunting community condemned the video, which has racked up nearly 2 million views.
“It was very disturbing to see the stress level of the moose, with the males laughing and enjoying themselves,” Andrew Riddell, an investigator told the paper.
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In my opinion he's lucky the moose didn't decided to kick the shit out of him. They're not animals to be trifled with.
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On topic, I remember the video. I'm glad those guys are facing charges.
