Banksy's elephant provokes anger

BBC:

Mr Boks said he tried to withdraw permits for the elephant on grounds of public safety last Friday, but found the three-day exhibition would be over before they took effect.

“Permits will not be issued for such frivolous abuse of animals in the future,” he said.

Tai’s owner, Kari Johnson, denied that the 38-year-old Indian elephant had suffered as a result of the paint job.

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