A prosecutor in Hania has ordered an investigation concerning an alleged incident involving workers from a private company conducting restoration work within the Samaria National Park. According to reports from Greek media, the investigation centers on the alleged hunting and subsequent consumption of a rare mountain goat species known as the kri-kri. The allegations suggest that the workers entered the Samaria gorge to perform necessary repairs.
During their time there, they are accused of killing the kri-kri, an animal classified as protected under both Greek and European law. Furthermore, the reports claim that the animal was cooked over an open fire and consumed within the boundaries of the national park. The kri-kri, also referred to as the Cretan goat, is endemic to the island of Crete and its adjacent smaller islands.
Its status as a protected species makes it a significant natural symbol of Crete. If the accusations prove true, the alleged actions could constitute several serious offenses under national and international wildlife protection laws. The ongoing investigation aims to establish the facts surrounding the incident, determining whether the workers violated the strict regulations governing the park and the protected species within it.
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