Thursday, May 22, 2008

Mexican Donkey Released From Jail


In a town in Mexico called Tuxtla Gutierrez justice truly applies to all. A donkey who had been jailed for three days was released.

The donkey's name is Blacky and was jailed for biting and kicking two men near a ranch outside of the town.

Officials freed the donkey after its owner paid a fine of $36 and $115 hospital bill of the men, who suffered bites to the chest and a broken ankle. The owner must also pay $480 to each man for missed work days.

The victims said that the donkey bit Genaro Vasquez,63, in the chest on Sunday and then kicked 52-year old Andres Hernandez as he tried to assist the first victim only to have his ankle fractured.

According to police it took a half dozen men to control the enraged beast.

This is not the first time Chiapas police have put animals in jail. They arrested a bull in March for eating corn crops and destroying two wooden vending stands.

Not even dogs escape the police. In 2006 a dog was locked up for 12 days after biting someone. The dogs owner was fined $18.

The story while incredible to believe is true and was reported by the Associated Press.

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