The Committee Against Bird Slaughter (CABS) has reported that shots were fired at a group of its volunteers and game wardens near Ayia Napa. According to the organisation, the incident occurred yesterday morning and two French volunteers were slightly injured when a hunter opened fire at them, seconds after they had greeted him. Police are investigating the case.
CABS said the incident took place at around 7:00 in an area bordering Cape Greco National Forest Park. Shortly beforehand, game wardens alerted by the CABS team located and confiscated an illegal bird call device in the same area and reported a hunter for its illegal use.
“As we were walking back to our cars, we met another hunter sitting on a chair nearby and said good morning to him. He responded with a gesture and then fired, injuring our volunteers,” said CABS spokesperson Axel Hirschfeld. He added that the police are investigating the case.
CABS called on the competent authorities to investigate the incident thoroughly, noting that it can be confirmed by numerous eyewitnesses, including two game wardens.
Source: CNA
