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The donkeys of Santorini one of the attractions of this Greek island tourist are going to be protected from overexploitation Saturday announced Saturday local authorities, anxious to avoid negative publicity for the so-called jewel of the Aegean Sea.
The council announced this Saturday in a declaration which brought together mule drivers and animal welfare badociations to guarantee "the respect of the rights and welfare of donkeys" which ensure the transportation of animals. port tourists to the island capital, Fira, several hundred meters above.
This social agreement was organized after a few animal defenders who demonstrated Friday in the port were attacked by muleteers.
The demonstration was convened by three equine defense badociations and the group of "vegan activists". eamdancers "in reaction to a video that circulates on social networks and that shows a muleteer striking his bad with violence . These are whistle-blowing videos that show both the overload of the animal and are exposed to blows in public and tourist streets.
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The authorities have announced that They had reached an agreement on a series of measures allowing donkeys to "stay in the shade" during their breaks and to be "better drunk."
The muleteers also agreed to "limit the time and burden" of animals and to exclude abusive owners . [19659002] According to the city council, animal advocates say they are "satisfied with these m esures, provided they are respected.
Appreciated by tourists for the spectacular views of the ocean offered by their white villages perched on their cliffs. Two volcanic rocks, Santorini has been threatened for several years by the hordes of tourists who invade it every summer .
The municipal council has already imposed measures to limit and regulate the traffic of cruise ships arriving at the island.
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