Ukrainian influencers filmed themselves sitting on top of sea turtle while it tries to lay eggs

A Ukrainian fitness influencer, Vadym Oleynik, and his partner Olena Kravchenko, sparked international outrage after riding a sea turtle while it was laying eggs on a beach in Ras al Hadd, Oman. The couple's actions, including picking up newly hatched baby turtles for photos, were captured in viral images shared on social media. Accompanied by volunteers from an environmental organization monitoring turtle nesting sites, Oleynik and Kravchenko ignored the guidelines meant to protect the endangered species. Italian conservation project Biologicamente was among the first to condemn the incident online. Oman's Environment Authority has launched an investigation into the violation of Omani laws, indicating potential legal consequences for the couple.