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Wild Chase in the Dead Zone: Poachers Hunting Hares with Quads

Published January 16, 2026, 15:14
Wild Chase in the Dead Zone: Poachers Hunting Hares with Quads

The Cyprus Game and Fauna Service conducted a high-speed chase of two quad bikes caught poaching hares in the Dead Zone between Mammari and Deryneia. One bike escaped, while the other fled towards the occupied territories. During the pursuit, a location was discovered where the poachers had concealed their prey, and four freshly killed hares were confiscated. Investigations are ongoing to identify and arrest the perpetrators.