The alleged testimonies
The story of child injured by a wild boar in Spargi, at Maddalena, also prompted the Sassari section of the LAV (Anti Vivisection League) to intervene. Here's what he said on the matter: "There are witnesses among the many tourists present on the beach who claim that the child, together with others, chased the wild boars and blocked their escape route by closing the passage, all under the eyes of the indifferent parents who were blissfully unaware of the situation. At that point, the wild boar, feeling hunted and separated from the pack, reacted accordingly and bit the child to defend itself."
The faults of tourists
“Many citizens on social media have already expressed their opposition to the proposed culling solution. Do we condemn animals to death for a fatality whose causes should be sought in the actions or omissions of man? The massive landings of tourists on the island of Spargi in summer are an occupation of their usual habitat. The constant presence of tourists has become normal for these animals who often receive food from human hands, thus losing the shyness and distrust that would normally keep them away from places frequented by humans. Tourists and citizens must be informed of the rules to be observed on the beaches of the Park such as the ban on feeding wild animals and interacting with them also through the aid of information signs. Furthermore, during dry seasons like this one in Sardinia with poorer forest soils, animals are forced to move more in search of food and water. Instead of staying away from man, a natural and safer attitude, hungry and thirsty people try to get food by taking advantage of the food provided by people."
Animal rights alternatives
“LAV calls for effective and non-bloody solutions to be applied, all species have the right to live and try to survive, including wild boars. A species ferociously persecuted by hunters for fun, and institutions for negligence. The wild boar is an intelligent animal with a social structure capable of adapting to the environment, it seeks food and water, coming into contact with humans in case of need or shelter in safe areas when hunted and hunted. A solution under development is the GonaCon immunocontraceptive vaccine (a single administration guarantees the sterility of wild boars for five years); the drug has already been used successfully in the United States to control the population of some wild species and is being developed. experimentation in Italy for wild boars. LAV invites us to address the problems in science and conscience and is available for dialogue with the department to find solutions to man-animal coexistence on the island".
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