Cruelty to Animals in Sardinia: Teens Face Legal Consequences for Throwing Kitten off Bridge
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In a shocking incident that has sparked widespread outrage, two teenagers in Lanusei, a commune in Sardinia, have been denounced for animal cruelty. The act, which involved throwing a black kitten off a bridge, was filmed and subsequently posted on social media.
La denuncia
The incident, which occurred a few weeks ago, was brought to light by local animal rights associations. They stumbled upon the disturbing footage in a chat, which had gone viral in recent days. The video shows a boy holding a black kitten and throwing it over a bridge guardrail. Accompanying him were a friend, who filmed the incident on his phone, and a young girl. Both were seen encouraging the boy and laughing as the kitten fell into the void.
Conseguenze legali
The two minors involved in the incident were identified thanks to the video. They now face charges of animal cruelty at the Prosecutor's Office for Minors in Cagliari. The video, which had circulated widely on the web, triggered widespread indignation.
Reazione pubblica e appello per pene più severe
The incident has drawn strong reactions from the public and officials alike. Matteo Salvini, the Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, expressed his disgust on social media. He called for an urgent increase in penalties for those who mistreat and even kill animals, as proposed by a bill from the Lega party, currently under consideration.
Following the incident, an online petition has been launched to demand stricter penalties for animal abuse. The case has caused outrage on the web, with threats appearing against the minors involved. The petition, hosted on the platform Change.org, has garnered nearly 600 signatures within a few hours.
