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Macedonian beekeeper Zoran Kiseloski, has successfully prosecuted a bear through the courts on the charge of theft and criminal damage to his hives.
The bear, a protected species and living wild – as it should be – was tried in absentia. Presumably it either couldn’t read the summons or couldn’t be buggered to turn up. Maybe it was smart enough to realise that while Mr. Kiseloski was busy in court it had his bee hives all to itself.
Unless this is April 1st or the BBC news service is getting even more out of touch with the truth, this is a factual story. I assume this case involved lawyers, at least one judge and a state prosecution service. Am I alone in thinking that this goes beyond stupid to whatever darkness lies beyond?
Anyway – I’m off to see my solicitor about that cat that keeps shitting on my lawn and the pesky pigeon that sits up in my neighbours tree directly above my car. Vindictive little sod it is.
"Because the animal had no owner and belonged to a protected species, the court ordered the state to pay for the damage to the hives – around $3,500 (£1,750; 2,238 euros)."
It’s only worth it if you can claim damages !!!!
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