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11-14-2007, 09:15 AM
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DON'T DRINK: Paris Hilton is concerned about the plight of drunk elephants in India
Socialite Paris Hilton has spoken out about the plight of binge-drinking wild elephants in India.
The Press Association reported the concerned star spoke out after hearing about six wild elephants in Meghalaya that were electrocuted after breaking into a farm and drinking home-made rice beer.
Once drunk, the elephants uprooted an electricity pole.
"There would have been more casualties if the villagers hadn't chased them away. And four elephants died in a similar way three years ago," Paris said.
"It is just so sad. The elephants get drunk all the time. It is becoming really dangerous.
"We need to stop making alcohol available to them."
The concerned star has been praised by animal rights activists for speaking out.
A People for Animals spokesperson said a celebrity endorsement from Paris would raise awareness of the issue.
He encouraged Paris to visit areas where the wild elephants lived.
Paris has vowed to change her image after a stint in jail earlier this year. She planned to visit Rwanda on a charity mission, but this has been postponed.
StuffNZ
DON'T DRINK: Paris Hilton is concerned about the plight of drunk elephants in India
Socialite Paris Hilton has spoken out about the plight of binge-drinking wild elephants in India.
The Press Association reported the concerned star spoke out after hearing about six wild elephants in Meghalaya that were electrocuted after breaking into a farm and drinking home-made rice beer.
Once drunk, the elephants uprooted an electricity pole.
"There would have been more casualties if the villagers hadn't chased them away. And four elephants died in a similar way three years ago," Paris said.
"It is just so sad. The elephants get drunk all the time. It is becoming really dangerous.
"We need to stop making alcohol available to them."
The concerned star has been praised by animal rights activists for speaking out.
A People for Animals spokesperson said a celebrity endorsement from Paris would raise awareness of the issue.
He encouraged Paris to visit areas where the wild elephants lived.
Paris has vowed to change her image after a stint in jail earlier this year. She planned to visit Rwanda on a charity mission, but this has been postponed.
StuffNZ