US big game huntress who posed for pics with slain goats and sheep in Scotland facing firearms charges
Larysa Switlyk, 33, has been reported to the Procurator Fiscal over the alleged offences in September
AN AMERICAN huntress who posed for pictures with slain goats and sheep in Scotland is facing firearms charges.
TV presenter Larysa Switlyk, 33, had shared a photograph posing with the wild goat on the island of Islay in the autumn - but was widely criticised for the shot.
The TV personality had shared the photograph in a tweet that said it was a "fun hunt" and a "perfect 200 yard shot".
But it was today revealed she has been reported to the Procurator Fiscal over the alleged offences in September.
Argyll and West Dunbartonshire cops also confirmed that a 41-year-old man from the US had been reported.
A statement said: "Following several complaints of wild goat 'trophy' hunting on Islay in September, Police Scotland can now confirm that a 33-year-old woman and a 41-year-old man from the USA have been reported to the Procurator Fiscal for firearms offences."
It comes after she was branded as “barbaric” for posting images of her kills, .
A calling for the Scottish Government to put a total ban on the hunting.
She said on Instagram: "My ride has arrived ~ I’m headed out on a bush plane for my next hunting adventure and will be out of service for 2 weeks.
"Nothing better than disconnecting from this social media-driven world and connecting back with nature.
"Hopefully that will give enough time for all the ignorant people out there sending me death threats to get educated on hunting and conservation.
"FYI , I was in Scotland over a month ago."
More critics flooded the post with comments.
Some branded her "scum" while others said "don't f**king come back."
A Scottish Government spokesperson said : “We fully understand why so many people find these images of hunted animals being held up as trophies so upsetting.
“Responsible and appropriate culling of animals is a necessary part of sustainable land management and the culling of some wild animals, including deer and goats, is not illegal.
“However, we understand the concerns raised by these images and, in light of them, the Environment Secretary will review the situation and consider whether any clarification of or changes to the law might be required.”
Scottish SPCA Chief Superintendent Mike Flynn said: “The Scottish SPCA believes that culls should only take place to protect human health and safety or for animal welfare reasons.
“As with any form of hunting, the instincts and behaviour of the animals must be respected and any animals should be killed instantly in order to prevent unnecessary suffering.”