One of the iconic monk seals of the Greek island of Alonissos, Kostis, was killed by harpoon fire on Saturday (July 24), an act that sparked outrage from locals and conservationists, a report said. Local NGO.
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According to the official website of the island, one of the most important maritime reserves in Europe, there are in this part of the Aegean "
specific areas where fishing is allowed for amateur fishermen
".
“
Sadly, once again it is proven that human wickedness and stupidity have no limits!
We were informed today (Saturday) that the young monk seal Kostis, who in recent months had become the mascot of Alonissos, has been deliberately killed
”, announced the Greek NGO MOm.
The seal "
was executed at point blank range with a harpoon gun
," said the organization on Facebook, which acts for the protection of this endangered species in the Mediterranean.
She told AFP that the male seal was found young in 2018 by residents of the island of Folegandros, in the Cyclades, very weakened following the passage of Hurricane Zorbas.
According to the media, a mobilization is underway to try to find the author of the shooting. “
This news was received with great sorrow and not only by the members of the NGO, who took care of Kostis for several months, but also by all the residents and visitors aware of Alonissos who had the chance to admire Kostis up close,
”MOm added in his post.
