Published 17:10 IST, February 1st 2021
Carole Baskin slams fans for attending Super Bowl 2021 amidst COVID-19 pandemic
Actor of Tiger King fame Carole Baskin has slammed the NFL for allowing 22,000 fans into the Raymond James Stadium for the Super Bowl 2021 amidst the pandemic.
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Big Cat Rescue CEO Carole Baskin has slammed Super Bowl fans ahead of big game for hosting event amidst coronavirus pandemic. Super Bowl 2021 is scheduled for Sunday, February 7 (Monday, February 8 IST) will be played at Raymond James Stadium, with 22,000 fans in attendance. Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be first team to host a SuperBowl tie at home when y take on defending champions Kansas City Chiefs.
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Carole Baskin slams fans for attending Super Bowl 2021 amidst COVID-19 pandemic
Carole Baskin rose to fame in United States after Netflix documentary “Tiger King” premiered in March last year. Joe Exotic, whose exotic animal park in sourn Oklahoma was focus of documentary, was sentenced to 22 years in prison in just months before Tiger King's release for trying to have Baskin killed, among or things. 59-year-old slammed decision to host 22,000 fans for Super Bowl 2021, calling it 'irresponsible' during pandemic.
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Speaking to USA Today, Baskin said, "I just think it’s irresponsible for people to be garing in large groups, even though I understand y’re saying this is a much smaller group than y’ve ever had. But it doesn’t matter that it’s a smaller group. It’s way more people than should be exposed to each or for purpose of watching a game. We are right w dealing with life or death on this planet and I think everyone of us should be doing our part to stay home".
Big Cats Rescue CEO said that she stopped offering tours at her Big Cat Rescue on March 15 because of COVID-19 concerns. She believes that re is thing that justifies sort of risk that organisers are taking by bringing 22,000 people to Super Bowl venue, from all over place and an uptick in COVID-19 cases is likely to happen.
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Despite her disapproval, 59-year-old will still be endorsing Super Bowl 2021, with one of her cats, Dutchess, set to predict wher Kansas City Chiefs or Tampa Bay Buccaneers will win contest. event will be aired on YouTube. In previous seasons, a tiger named Kali made predictions, but she was retired after her wrong prediction last year.
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Of 22,000 set to attend Super Bowl, 7,500 will be fully vaccinated health care workers, majority of whom will hail from hospitals or health care systems in Tampa or central Florida area. Additionally, all 32 clubs will select vaccinated health care workers from ir communities to attend big game.
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(Im Courtesy: Carole Baskin Instagram)
17:09 IST, February 1st 2021