Elderly on Zakynthos heavily fined for goat abuse (video)

The torture of a goat being dragged behind a car by a local driver on the island of Zakynthos was recorded by a shocked tourist. The perpetrator was soon identified and was fined with several thousands of euros for animal abuse.

The 63-year-old driver had tied the animal on the back of his car and was dragging it on the road. The poor goat would hardly follow the speed and was desperately stumbling on the asphalt road near Mouzaki.

The shocked tourist posted the video on social media and reportedly informed also a local animal welfare group.

The animal abuse took place on Thursday afternoon, June 15.

They briefed the police on the issue demanding the exemplary punishment of the man so that others who think and act in a similar away will be

On Saturday, police identified the perpetrator and filed a case against him, for violating the Animal Welfare Legislation. Furthermore, he was handed a administrative fine of 30,000 euros.

The fate of the goat is not known.

Police on Zakynthos reportedly continues the investigation.

PS No matter what an expensive car an uncivilized thug owns to impress relatives and friends he remains an uncivilized thug.