The Consell de Formentera has reported the discovery of numerous animal skeletal remains inside a rocky crevice in the area of Es Cap de Barbaria. The finding was made by an environmental officer, who immediately alerted the Animal Health technical services of the Consell Insular and the Guardia Civil.
Following an initial inspection, the veterinary services of the island’s institution determined that the bones most likely belonged to dogs in an advanced state of decomposition, which appear to have been deposited inside the rocky cavity several years ago. In the same location, various types of waste were also found, including bags containing the skeletal remains of about twenty dogs.
After the discovery, the technical services of the Consell de Formentera are completing the relevant documentation to forward to Seprona, the nature protection service of the Guardia Civil, which will take charge of the investigation.
In its statement, the Consell de Formentera reminds the public of the importance of respecting the natural environment and properly managing waste and animal remains, in order to preserve the island’s territory and ensure both environmental and public health.