Alison Hammond under fire from PETA as she rides 'exhausted' camel in Dubai
28.08.2022 - 17:47
/ ok.co.uk
Alison Hammond is currently in the firing line after animal rights non-profit organisation PETA slammed the TV presenter following a recent trip to Dubai. The This Morning star, 47, has been criticised by the charity after she uploaded a video to Instagram of herself riding a camel. Mimi Bekhechi, Vice President, Europe and Australia released a statement stating that the animals Alison rode are "sometimes subjected to violence".
She said: "We can only assume that Alison is unaware that riding camels causes these animals tremendous suffering. "We are sending her PETA's guide for avoiding activities that exploit animals to help her make more informed and compassionate choices while on holiday." Mimi added: "For camels used in the tourism trade, life bears no resemblance to a natural existence. "These intelligent animals are sometimes subjected to violence, stuffed into lorries and trailers for transport, and forced to carry tourists on their backs for hours.
"Camels aren't selfie props or tools for creating content. We can keep holidays fun for everyone by leaving activities that exploit animals off our itinerary." In the clip which has angered PETA, Alison can be heard saying: "So we're here in the desert, I've put my scarf on. Do you not like the way I've got my scarf on? We're ready for the desert, we are definitely ready." During her break from presenting, Alison has kept fans updated with what she is up to.
Away from riding camels she has enjoyed chilling in the pool as she bids to stay cool in the 39 degree heat the city is currently enduring. On Saturday (August 27), she posted a photo of herself relaxing at AURA Skypool in Dubai - dubbed the world's highest 360 degree infinity pool. In the snap, Alison could be
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