'Such a fun hunt': Uproar as US presenter poses with killed wild goats in Scotland (PHOTOS)
Self-described ‘professional hunteress’ and US television host Larysa Switlyk has caused outrage after posing with the carcasses of wild goats and a red stag she killed during a trip to Scotland.
The host of US outdoors show Larysa Unleashed, Switlyk’s hunting exploits in the Scottish Hebrides has not gone down well with many animals lovers.
Beautiful wild goat here on the Island of Islay in Scotland. Such a fun hunt!! They live on the edge of the cliffs of the island and know how to hide well. We hunted hard for a big one for 2 days and finally got on this group. Made a perfect 200 yard s… https://t.co/AnIVSloS9Jpic.twitter.com/x2FzvTF7No
— Larysa Switlyk (@LSwitlyk) October 22, 2018
Congrats on Jason on his gold medal 🥇 goat here in Scotland on Islay. A unique hunt, email larysa@detailcompany.com for more information ! https://t.co/QMgPTxedR4pic.twitter.com/rBqvY1Muh7
— Larysa Switlyk (@LSwitlyk) October 23, 2018
The US television presenter shared images of her spoils online, showing how she was involved in the shooting of wild goat and a red stag. “Beautiful wild goat here on the Island of Islay in Scotland. Such a fun hunt,” she posted under a Twitter photo of her holding up the body of a dead goat.
The goat hunt was carried out on the island of Islay as part of a trip organized by a local tour company, reported The National newspaper. But while the kills were legitimate under hunting laws, Switlyk’s expedition has seen her come in for major criticism.
This woman is congratulating herself for successfully hunting... a sheep. Jesus wept. What a fuckin’ loser. https://t.co/53eZ8tNjdz
— Dara Ó Briain (@daraobriain) October 24, 2018
This is truly SICKENING! Someone comes to beautiful Islay in Scotland and decides to kill a wild goat and pose with it. This breaks my heart. We are better than this. This needs to stop! https://t.co/lqNui6Xja7
— Rob McDowall (Raibeart Mhicdhughaill) (@robmcd85) October 24, 2018
Speaking with @Feorlean about the outrage caused by Larysa Switlyk shooting goats on Islay. He’s raised the issue with the Scottish Government pic.twitter.com/23ULif90js
— Alan Smith (@Political_AlanS) October 24, 2018
What is wrong with you? A wild goat you thought was so beautiful your instinct was to kill it?
— Kerry McQueeney (@Kezekiel) October 24, 2018
Good thinking with the camouflage, just in case the goat you slaughtered from long distance had a sniper rifle of its own...
— neil doherty (@neil_nin) October 24, 2018
Such has been the outpouring of anger that First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon has become involved and described the trophy photos as “upsetting.” Sturgeon said the government will “review the current situation and consider whether changes to the law are required.”
Totally understandable why the images from Islay of dead animals being held up as trophies is so upsetting and offensive to people. @scotgov will review the current situation and consider whether changes to the law are required. https://t.co/SIQxcEYBzR
— Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) October 24, 2018
In response to concerns about the goat hunt on Islay: pic.twitter.com/HfA3pconIt
— Roseanna Cunningham 🏴🇪🇺 (@strathearnrose) October 24, 2018
On her TV show website, Switlyk says her goal is to “enlighten and educate the general population about why people hunt and fish, the importance of conservation.” In other photos Switlyk from her controversial excursion, she is seen dressed in camouflage and looking through the scope of a sniper.
“Hunting on the Island of Islay in Scotland which is the ‘center for whisky tourism’... However, I’m too busy hunting to go tour a whisky distillery,” Switlyk told Twitter followers.
Sniper mode behind the @nightforce_optics and @gunwerks in Scotland. Hunting the Island of Islay in Scotland which is the “center for whisky tourism“ having 9 distilleries on it !! However, I’m too busy hunting to go tour a whisky distillery .... https://t.co/GZ7O2ASDtWpic.twitter.com/nhDSRe0Sth
— Larysa Switlyk (@LSwitlyk) October 21, 2018
She also posted an image of a red stag which she said was killed by her partner.
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