A dog was shot with a hunting rifle inside the yard of a family home in Kryoneri, Kalavryta, in an incident that has sparked outrage and prompted a police investigation.
The incident occurred while the family was staying in the area for a holiday. Particularly concerning, the family’s daughter was also in the same general area at the time of the shooting.
The dog suffered a gunshot wound and the family immediately took it to a veterinarian. An examination revealed the severity of the injuries, with 45 pellets found lodged in the animal’s body.
According to the veterinarian’s findings, 15 pellets were located near the dog’s spinal column, while another three were found inside its chest cavity.
Following the shocking incident, the family filed a criminal complaint against all those responsible.
Authorities have launched an investigation to establish exactly what happened and, most importantly, identify the person or people responsible for the shooting.
Investigators are also examining visual footage from the area, which could provide important evidence in the case.
The fact that someone fired a hunting rifle inside a residential yard, at a location where a person was also present, has raised additional concerns about public safety.
Authorities now face several key questions: Who shot the dog, and why? Was there one attacker or more than one?
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to identify those responsible and bring the case before the courts.
