Lindsey Vonn sparks controversy with vacation starfish photo
Lindsey Vonn, an American alpine skier, faced a wave of criticism after posting a vacation photo on Instagram. Netizens accused her of animal cruelty, and she reacted immediately.
Lindsey Vonn found herself at the center of controversy after posting a vacation photo on Instagram. In the photograph, she is holding a starfish, which sparked outrage among internet users who accused her of insensitivity towards marine animals.
Vonn explained that starfish can stay out of the water for a long time, but experts emphasize that even a short period out of the water can be deadly for them.
Lindsey Vonn criticized after posting photo with starfish
Vonn's photo with the starfish became the subject of a heated discussion about marine animal protection. Critics accused her of ignorance and cruelty, while marine protection organizations reminded everyone that starfish cannot breathe out of water. Vonn tried to calm the situation by stating that she saw the starfish the next day on the beach, where it was moving along.
The starfish is completely fine, folks. Well I saw him a day later far down the beach, moving right along. He was doing great! - she wrote.
Who is Lindsey Vonn?
Lindsey Vonn is a three-time Olympic medalist, including a gold medalist from the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. She is considered one of the greatest alpine skiers in history. Her dynamic skiing style often resulted in injuries, forcing her to take breaks from her career multiple times. Recently, the media have been covering her split with hockey player P.K. Subban.
The skier hasn't always felt confident about her appearance, which led to struggles with self-esteem. For many years, she felt she deviated from the standard athlete figure, even though she is considered one of the most attractive competitors. However, illnesses and injuries could not dampen her spirit, making her an inspirational figure for many.
