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Efforts are underway to rescue two vehicles trapped in Larnaca Salt Lake since last Wednesday, city officials confirmed. According to Mayor Andreas Vyras, a company will attempt to free the cars today, and if unsuccessful, will make another attempt on Thursday.
The peculiar situation arose when, as Vyras explained, one car became stuck in the marsh, and a second vehicle drove in attempting a rescue, only to become trapped itself. “This is a question for all the competent services,” the mayor said, adding that the vehicles will be moved to Larnaca Municipality warehouses once freed, and their owners will have to cover all associated costs.
the Game and Fauna Service has imposed a €2,000 fine for damaging activity that degraded the habitat
Recent rains have left the salt lake unusually full, making the extraction technically challenging. Adding to the stakes, the Game and Fauna Service has imposed a €2,000 fine for damaging activity that degraded the habitat, under laws protecting wild birds and game.
While it may be a tricky and costly rescue for the owners, authorities hope the incident serves as a cautionary tale about venturing into sensitive ecological areas, and the marshy salt flats of Larnaca clearly have a mind of their own.
