Horrific Video Shows Donkeys Being Beaten and Forced to Carry Overweight Tourists

Horrific Video Shows Donkeys Being Beaten and Forced to Carry Overweight Tourists
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Santorini is the jewel in the crown of the Greek Islands—it is considered the most iconic and photogenic of the islands. Even the donkeys can be seen decked out in colored adornments as they ferry tourists around. But don’t be fooled by this idyllic picture, as the island hides a dark and ugly secret. Every week, around 40,000 tourists can be seen embarking from luxury cruise liners to the harbor at the base of a steep mountain climb.