The new case of a criminal act with the purpose of killing a defenseless animal, this time in Krestena, causes disgust and indignation.

Unknown perpetrators tied up a blind and sick hound and threw it into a river to die a martyr’s death.

The little dog was lucky in his misfortune as he was saved from certain drowning thanks to the immediate intervention of a couple of tourists who happened to be passing by and heard his cries.

The “Noiazoami” Kresten Charitable Association is asking for as much information as possible about the incident.

“Please let us know if anyone knows the owner. Or even congratulate him. For the great love and care he showed to his animal, why he never dewormed it, why he never sterilized it, why he never took it to a vet and of course why when it got sick instead of taking care of it, he threw it off the bridge to die a slow and torturous way. He’s not the only one. This is a common tactic not only in our region but in many parts of Greece”, comments the Animal Welfare Association in its related post on Facebook.