YEREVAN. – A wounded Bezoar goat was found near Areni village in Vayots Dzor Region of Armenia on Thursday.

According to Armenian News-NEWS.am sources, environmentalists and representatives of relevant agencies inspected the site and noticed a wounded animal in the road leading to Areni village. The animal had gunshot wounds.

The group of suspects has been determined. According to preliminary data, one of the group members is official in local government.

The animal is included in Red Book and Bezoar goat hunting it is a criminal offence.