In Evros, a shocking incident of poisoning has resulted in the death of nine black vultures in the Dadia forest, with a total of twelve vultures found poisoned. The incident is being labeled as one of the most severe of its kind in recent years, highlighting the dangers faced by this emblematic species that has been the subject of long-term conservation efforts. According to the Greek Ornithological Society, the vultures were poisoned due to human intervention, raising alarm about the implications for wildlife protection.

The organization has condemned the incident as the "greatest crime of using poisoned baits in recent years" and emphasized the vulnerability of the black vulture population, which is critical for the ecology of the Dadia forest. This incident has drawn attention to the persistent issue of illegal poisoning, despite a longstanding ban on the use of poisoned baits that has been in place since 1993, along with existing national and European legal protections for wildlife.

The Greek Ornithological Society has described this event as a clarion call regarding the impunity and disregard for laws among perpetrators in the region. The occurrence of such a serious crime within a National Park indicates significant gaps in law enforcement and raises critical questions about the effectiveness of existing wildlife protection measures. This tragic event not only impacts the local ecology but also reflects broader challenges in the fight against wildlife crime in Greece.