Overview
- Local reports say four pet rabbits were released in August in the Rantzauer Forest near Hamburg.
- Three animals were rescued to the Tierheim Henstedt‑Ulzburg while a fourth did not survive, with one reportedly chased by an off‑leash dog.
- The shelter says it has filed a criminal complaint and put its costs in the four‑figure euro range, according to the Kieler Nachrichten.
- Staff and followers linked the animals to the influencer family after recognizing the rabbits in shelter photos and passing on a tip.
- Alicia V. reportedly admitted the release and expressed regret in an Instagram post that was later deleted, drew heavy online criticism, and did not initially respond to a SPIEGEL request for comment.