Luana Barron, known for her participation in Miss Peru, recently faced a wave of criticism on social networks after publishing a photo posing with an apparently sedated lion in Tanzania. The image, which quickly went viral, sparked a debate about the ethics of interacting with wild animals for tourism and entertainment purposes.
The model deleted the photograph from her Instagram account and offered a public apology; In that sense, she explained that she had previously informed herself about the sanctuary she visited and that her intention was to promote positive messages. However, she decided to withdraw the publication to avoid misinterpretations and ensure that she does not promote animal abuse.
What did users say about the photograph of Luana Barrón posing with a lion?
Social media users expressed their discontent and concern about the photo of Luana Barron with the lion Many criticized the possible sedation of the animal for taking the photograph and questioned the ethical responsibility of the model when participating in this type of tourist activities. Some comments highlighted the importance of environmental awareness and respect for wildlife.
“For these animals, it is a life of slavery”, “Animals should not be used for pretty photos”, “A terrible example”, “Any experience with wild animals should be done respecting their space”, were some of the comments from Internet users.
Luana Barrón left the photographs of her trip to Africa on Instagram. Photo: Instagram / Luana Barrón
What did Luana Barrón say after the criticism against her?
In the face of growing controversy, Luana Barron He decided to delete the photo from his Instagram profile and apologize. In her message, she stated that she had learned about the sanctuary before visiting and that his goal was to promote conservation and respect for animals. Barrón asserted that he does not support animal abuse and that he deleted the publication to avoid any misinterpretation of his intentions.
“I didn't want to ignore some comments that I was reading in my last post about the treatment of animals here (in Tanzania). So, I wanted to clarify this point because I know that in some countries where there are cases of animal abuse, and even they dope them. Before coming here, I found out about this place. In fact, this is a sanctuary where they rescue animals and they are transferred from two entities of the Government of Tanzania.”he started counting.
The influencer also took the opportunity to point out that she does not want to generate other misunderstandings and that this trip means a lot to her and her family. “The last thing I want is for something to be misunderstood on my networks; I still apologize if this has been misinterpreted. Therefore, I have decided to delete the post. “You know that this trip means a lot to me, my family has come with me.”
What did Alessandra Bonelli respond after Luana Barrón's photo?
Alessandra Bonelli, Former Miss Peru participant, was one of the critical voices raised against Barrón's publication. Bonelli asked the model to be more aware of the impact of her actions and the message she was conveying. Through her social networks, Bonelli showed her disapproval for the photo in which the lion could have been sedated to obtain the “cool” image.
Alessandra Bonelli expressed her discomfort about Luana Barrón's photograph. Photo: X / Ric La Torre
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