On the popular Hrisi Amoudia beach on the Greek island of Tasos, a horrifying incident occurred on July 9th when a 5-year-old girl was seriously injured after being trampled by a horse! While she was playing carefree in the sand with her peers, a group of riders was passing by the beach. Everything seemed normal until a loud sound, like a drumbeat, scared the animals. In the ensuing chaos, the riders fell off their horses, and one smaller horse lost control and, in a panic run, charged right at the child! The girl suffered severe head injuries, causing panic among the beachgoers.
Emergency services arrived quickly, and the girl was taken to a hospital in Kavala where, after two days of examinations, doctors confirmed she was out of life danger and her condition was stable. The police immediately arrested the 29-year-old horse owner, who is charged with causing bodily injury by negligence. He is scheduled to appear before a judge on July 11th. The other riders did not suffer serious injuries.
This incident casts a shadow over the safety of popular tourist spots where horse riding is organized. How is it possible that horses run freely on a beach where children play? Did anyone even consider the risks? This is not just an accident; it’s a wake-up call for urgent changes in rules and supervision at such places.
If you’ve ever been to a beach and seen riders, ask yourself – how safe is it? And you, dear readers, what do you think about this chilling incident? Is it time to ban horse riding on beaches, or was this just a tragic accident? Drop a comment and let’s see who’s for and who’s against!
