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Wolves slaughter 30 sheep in Domokos – Shepherd desperate

Wolves slaughter 30 sheep in Domokos – Shepherd desperate

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Wolves attacked a flock of 80 sheep in Domokos, Greece, killing 30.
  • The shepherd attempted to scare away the wolves but was unsuccessful.
  • The incident has caused significant financial loss for the shepherd and heightened concerns among local farmers about frequent wolf attacks.

A shepherd in Domokos, Greece, faced a devastating attack when wolves descended upon his flock just before the August 15th holiday. The shepherd discovered five wolves preying on his sheep and, despite his efforts to drive them away by honking and shouting, the animals inflicted severe damage.

The wolves killed 30 of the 80 sheep, wiping out more than a third of the shepherd's livestock. This loss is particularly significant as he relies solely on sheep farming for his livelihood. The Hellenic Agricultural Insurance Organization (ELGA) was immediately notified, and an inspection was conducted to document the deceased animals. The shepherd now awaits the final report for his compensation.

The carcasses of the sheep were removed for burning with the assistance of the Domokos Municipality. Meanwhile, residents and farmers in the area are expressing growing alarm, noting that wolf attacks are becoming an increasingly frequent occurrence. This trend is causing considerable anxiety within the agricultural community.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.