Saw an Employee Killing Wildlife Behind Flying J in Rapid City Today
So today I witnessed something so disgusting that I felt the need to speak up.
I was at the Flying J off Elk Vale Road in Rapid City, South Dakota. I had parked a little ways away and was stretching my legs when I noticed some wildlife in the area. As I watched, I saw an MG Oil employee actively chasing wild rabbits and other animals around.
One rabbit ran underneath a piece of sheet metal. The employee jumped repeatedly on top of the metal until he killed the rabbit underneath it. After lifting the metal, he was smiling and appeared proud of what had happened.
I later heard other employees call him Todd. Another employee commented, "Well, that one's dead," as if this was completely normal behavior.
I understand that some people may think, "It's just a rabbit." But this wasn't hunting, self-defense, or an animal causing an immediate threat. This was a person chasing wildlife and killing an animal for no apparent reason.
What bothers me most is that nobody present seemed disturbed by it. The behavior appeared to be accepted rather than questioned.
I have reported what I witnessed because intentionally harming wildlife for no reason is not something that should be ignored. Whether it's a rabbit, a bird, or any other animal, wildlife deserves better than this.
I will be thinking very carefully about whether I want to support businesses associated with people who believe this kind of behavior is acceptable. At a minimum, I believe people should know what I witnessed and make their own decisions.