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After speculation it was involved in an “unseemly hit and run” with a donkey in Botswana, Google — whose motto is “don’t be evil” — is trying to set the record straight.

The company issued a statement Thursday on its Google Maps blog, along with photos of a donkey laying on a road in front of a Google Street View vehicle in Botswana’s Kweneng region.

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Photos show the donkey lying on its side as the vehicle approaches, then standing on its feet.

“As our imagery shows, the donkey was lying on the path – perhaps enjoying a dust bath – before moving safely as our car drove past,” wrote Google Maps product manager Kei Kawai.

“I’m pleased to confirm the donkey is alive and well.”