Female hunter is found dead after apparent suicide 'following online threats from animal rights activists'
- Melania Capitan, 27, posted photos of her hunting activities on social media
- The online star reportedly killed herself and left a suicide note to friends
- This comes after it was reported that the internet star was threatened online
Melania Capitan, 27, was a well-known blogger and hunter with thousands of online followers
A female hunter has been found dead after apparently committing suicide weeks after she was reportedly threatened on social media by animal rights activists.
Melania Capitan, 27, was a well-known blogger and hunter with thousands of online followers.
She rose to fame due to her posts in which she explained hunting tactics as well as showing glimpses into her every day life.
Hunting magazine Jara y Sedal reported Melania, who was from Catalonia and had lived for the last three years in Huesca, had apparently killed herself.
She had also reportedly left a suicide note addressed to her friends.
This comes after it was reported that the internet star was threatened online.
Her posts caused much controversy across the internet, especially with animal rights activists who widely criticised her.
She rose to fame due to her posts in which she explained hunting tactics as well as showing glimpses into her every day life
Hunting magazine Jara y Sedal reported Melania, who was from Catalonia and had lived for the last three years in Huesca, had apparently killed herself. Pictured: Her rifle on a dead deer
She had also reportedly left a suicide note addressed to her friends. This comes after it was reported that the internet star was threatened online
Her posts caused much controversy across the internet, especially with animal rights activists who widely criticised her
Even after her death, her Facebook profile was inundated with messages praising the tragic news.
One person wrote: 'You have done a favour to humanity! Bye Bye.'
Another commented: 'She is alive, do not worry, what happened is that she left hunting and now is in the casting of the series The Walking Dead.'
One internet user added: 'She was so bitter that she had to pay her hate killing innocent animals, thank God she killed herself, the only good thing she did lately.'
Another wrote: 'Ciao Mel! You made a favour to nature.'
- For confidential support call the Samaritans on 116123 or visit a local Samaritans branch, see samaritans.org for details.
Even after her death, her Facebook profile was inundated with messages praising the tragic news
One person commented: 'She is alive, do not worry, what happened is that she left hunting and now is in the casting of the series The Walking Dead'
Another added: 'She was so bitter that she had to pay her hate killing innocent animals, thank God she killed herself, the only good thing she did lately'
For confidential support, call the Samaritans on 116123 or visit a local branch. See www.samaritans.org for details.
LIFELINE: 13 11 14 www.lifeline.org.au . Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
If you or anyone you know needs to talk, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24/7 at 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
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