Parasailing ad donkey dies of a heart attack

Sad news from Russia (like there’s any other kind): Anapka, the donkey that was forced to parasail last summer for an advertising stunt, has died of a heart attack at the Strely Yarily animal farm. The grim spectacle of Anapka’s terrified braying as it soared over a Russian beach angered animal activists and veterinarians, one of whom said the stunt “border[ed] on bullying and unequivocally leads to severe stress, if not death.” Frankly, it’s a wonder Anapka didn’t have the heart attack then! Despite this, Anapka led a long life, making it to 40 years old, when most donkeys cash in at 25 or 35.