ANIMALS
Rare White Stag Shot Dead By Police
The senseless slaughter of a rare and enchanting creature, mythical symbol of spirituality and hope
When a mysterious and rare white stag appeared roaming the streets of Bootle on Merseyside earlier this week, many people were thrilled to see such a rare and enchanting wild creature in such unusual surroundings. For others, thoughts inevitably turned to myth and legend, the rare white stag having for many centuries been a mythical symbol of spirituality and hope across many cultures.
The killing of a white stag has always been taboo, with hunters throughout the ages refusing to kill one, believing that to do so would bring calamity and bad luck. Merseyside Police, however, either had no knowledge of these traditions or simply no respect for them when they decided to slaughter the rare white stag. They certainly had no respect for this beautiful and majestic animal’s right to life or desire to live in peace when the order was given for the tragic animal to be shot dead by a police marksman on Sunday.
I have no idea how this amazing animal came to be wandering around the streets of such a built-up area but I can only imagine his fear and confusion at being surrounded by humans and motor vehicles, concrete and buildings. No doubt…
