«Kostis», the famous seal - mascot of Alonissos, who had become particularly loved by young and old for his sociability, was found murdered on Saturday, carrying a snorkel rod. While, in the area already has been mobilized to locate the perpetrator.
As MoM says: «Unfortunately, once again it proves that human wickedness and stupidity has no limits. The young male seal «Kostis» (mascot of Alonissos in recent months) is dead by human hand.».
And it goes on: «The innocent and unsuspecting animal, as we found, was struck on the spot with a sniper's rifle carrying a large-calibre harpoon for that very purpose.
The event has deeply saddened and outraged not only the people of MOm but also all the sensitive residents and visitors of Alonissos who were lucky enough to admire «Costis».
The Organization stresses that the person who committed the heinous act obviously lacks the minimum courage to come forward and take responsibility for his foolishness.
He says: «For this reason and as this act is not only immoral but also criminal, we call:
The competent authorities to take immediate action to find and bring to justice the culprits.
Any citizen who knows anything about this heinous event should immediately inform the port authorities.».
While, the MOm is proceeding on its part to file a lawsuit against all those responsible
Photo Credits: E. Tounta/Mom
Elias Palialexis
