Ukrainian influencer faces legal action after riding endangered sea turtle in Oman
Published date: Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:11:02 +0700A Ukrainian athlete sparked outrage after being filmed sitting on and attempting to ride a large green sea turtle at a protected nesting site in Oman.
Video shows Vadym Oleynik climbing onto the turtle at Ras Al Jinz in Ras Al Hadd, while a separate photograph shows his fiancée Olena Kravchenko sitting on the animal.
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Ras Al Jinz, Ras Al Hadd, Oman |
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28/09/2026 |
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Duration: 00:24 |
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Format: Vertical |
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Rating: News safe |
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ukraine vadym oleynik olena kravchenko oman ras al jinz green sea turtles animal cruelty wildlife conservation protected species nesting site animal welfare environmental law social media outrage wildlife tourism conservation rules illegal activity animal abuse environmental authority |
