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Coachman driven to rage against tourist offering his horse water
New York Post • • world
Key Points:
- A horse-drawn carriage driver in Palma de Mallorca was filmed angrily reacting to a German tourist's request to give his visibly thirsty horse water, leading to an investigation by local authorities.
- The driver verbally abused the tourist, Xenia Denise, using insults and racial slurs, and even splashed water on her face, with allegations of physical contact prompting public outrage.
- Animal rights group Progreso en Verde has called for the driver's license to be revoked and plans to pursue legal action for assault, harassment, and incitement to hatred.
- The carriage-drivers’ association claims the confrontation started after the tourist's group insulted the driver, highlighting conflicting accounts of the incident.
- Activists, including PETA Germany, are using the incident to advocate for banning horse-drawn carriages in Mallorca, citing animal welfare concerns and recent cases of horses collapsing during work.
