Astromeritis, Cyprus. The Green party of Cyprus demanded a full investigation on Tuesday after several dogs were found dead in an unfenced water reservoir inside the Astromeritis buffer zone. The party described the incident as “barbarism” and “criminal negligence”.
Video and safety concerns
A video circulated on the party’s social media account showed the bodies of stray dogs that had been swept into the reservoir and drowned. The party said the absence of even basic fencing or safety measures amounted to a serious failure by those responsible for the site.
Calls for investigation and accountability
“Who is responsible? Why was there no fencing? Why were no preventive measures taken?” the party said, urging Astromeritis community council leader Aris Constantinou and Evrychou police to order an immediate and full investigation.
Joint demands with animal party
In a joint stance with the animal party, it demanded the reservoir be fully secured without delay, similar sites inspected, and “exemplary punishment” for anyone found responsible. The statement said protecting life, human and animal, is an obligation, adding that “indifference and irresponsibility must not go unpunished”.
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