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Beauty Queen Fined for Python Stunt | Toronto News
A Sri Lankan beauty queen, just 19, got slapped with a $181 fine for dancing onstage with an endangered seven-foot python — and the snake’s owner paid even more. The incident sparked global outrage, led to court appearances, and ended with the snake safely released back into the wild. It’s a stark reminder of Sri Lanka’s tough stance on wildlife exploitation — where even TikTok videos of harassing elephants can land you in hot water. This isn’t the first time they’ve cracked down: officials have fined others for displaying reptiles at tourist spots, and one man even got 15 years for elephant…
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