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Monday, 08 September 2008 20:57 |
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While this happened a few weeks ago already, it does serve as a reminder about conservation policy in Eilat... [read more] |
| During an early morning patrol on 19.8.08, Nature Reserves and Parks Authority rangers from the Coral Reserve noticed four Eilatis who were fishing with spear guns in a nature reserve. The rangers approached them and wished to make a search. A spear gun and eight protected fish that had been freshly caught were found among their possessions.
The suspects resisted being detained for questioning, got into their car, and sped off at maniacal speed towards town. Because of their wild driving, the incident was reported to the Eilat police and a complaint lodged for resisting lawful detainment. After a concerted investigation, the suspects were found and a criminal procedure against them is underway.
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It is important to note that fishing with a spear gun anywhere in the Gulf of Eilat is absolutely prohibited. In any case of harm to protected flora or fauna, information can be given to the Nature Reserves and Parks Authority hotline at telephone *6911. Further information can be obtained from Avi Gedalia, Manager of the Coral Reserve, at Mirs (mobile phone) 057-7762334.
Information courtesy of Keren Mizrachi, Eilat Region Spokesperson.
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