According to the environmental organization “Callisto”, the bear was about 2.5 years old and weighing 60 kg – brought obvious wound from a firearm
A young bear, which was shot dead, was found in the area of Lithia Kastoria by locals, who alerted the Forestry Office.
The environmental organization was then informed ‘Call’whose executives were taken to the spot where the dead animal was found, about 2.5 years of age and weighing 60 kg, with obvious firearm wound.
According to the organization’s announcement, the killing of bear is an illegal act, which is why the Kastoria Forestry Office will proceed with all legal procedures to The incident is investigated by justice.
“Callisto” calls on citizens who find the presence of bear near residential areas or human activity to inform the competent authorities, such as the Forestry or the Police, and if required, the protocol provided for the immediate intervention groups will be activated.
It is recalled that the bear in Greece is a perfectly protected species, in accordance with Greek and international law. The species, as well as its habitat, are protected by the forest code, but also by the Habitats’ Directive (92/43/EU), the Treaty of Bern and the Washington Treaty (Cites). According to the red book of the endangered animals of Greece (2009), the bear is classified in the endangered species. It should be noted that the killing or injury of bear is prosecuted.
Source: Skai
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