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I killed Cecil - American hunter confess
29 Jul 2015 at 11:28hrs | Views
American hunter Walter Palmer (55) accused of killing Cecil, one of the oldest and most famous lions in Zimbabwe, without a permit after paying $50,000 has admitted he was the killer.
Palmer has issued a statement expressing regret but maintained the hunt was legal.
He was once convicted for poaching a bear in the US.
He is quoted saying by the HuffingtonPost: "I hired several professional guides, and they secured all proper permits.
"To my knowledge, everything about this trip was legal and properly handled and conducted. I had no idea that the lion I took was a known, local favourite, was collared and part of a study until the end of the hunt. I relied on the expertise of my local professional guides to ensure a legal hunt."
"Again, I deeply regret that my pursuit of an activity I love and practice responsibly and legally resulted in the taking of this lion,".
Cecil, a distinctive black-maned lion, was a popular attraction at the Hwange National Park and had featured in many photographic shoots. Cecil's head and skin were recovered and would be used as evidence in court.
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Palmer has issued a statement expressing regret but maintained the hunt was legal.
He was once convicted for poaching a bear in the US.
He is quoted saying by the HuffingtonPost: "I hired several professional guides, and they secured all proper permits.
"To my knowledge, everything about this trip was legal and properly handled and conducted. I had no idea that the lion I took was a known, local favourite, was collared and part of a study until the end of the hunt. I relied on the expertise of my local professional guides to ensure a legal hunt."
"Again, I deeply regret that my pursuit of an activity I love and practice responsibly and legally resulted in the taking of this lion,".
Cecil, a distinctive black-maned lion, was a popular attraction at the Hwange National Park and had featured in many photographic shoots. Cecil's head and skin were recovered and would be used as evidence in court.
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Source - HuffingtonPost
