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Karlos Vémola faces backlash over lion advertisement
Czech personality Karlos Vémola is facing backlash from followers following a controversial social media advertisement involving his lions. In the video, Vémola placed a chicken inside a suitcase to test the durability of the luggage against the predatory animals.
Followers expressed concerns regarding animal welfare, questioning whether the lions could injure themselves or ingest pieces of the suitcase while destroying it. Some critics also questioned the adequacy of the enclosure size provided for the animals.
In addition to the marketing controversy, reports indicate ongoing personal tensions between Vémola and his former partner, Lela Vémola, involving disputes over childcare and financial matters.