He continually dived from the dinghy and resurfaced, while his friend waited for him on board. A behavior too strange for a simple swim in the protected marine area of the island of Mal di Ventre , in Maimoni (Cabras).
The Oristano Forestry patrol wanted to investigate the situation further and waited for the two men at a landing site. With them, on the dinghy, there were also six kilos of fish, mostly sea bass .
Since they were not professional fishermen (and therefore unauthorized), they were reported. In fact, in parks and marine protected areas, underwater sport fishing is not permitted and constitutes a crime. Now they risk being arrested for up to twelve months and a fine, ranging from 103 euros up to a maxi fine of 25,823 euros .
In the meantime, the Forestry Service seized the equipment and the catch which, upon authorization from the Public Prosecutor, was donated to the Charity Table of the Daughters of St. Joseph.
(Unioneonline/L.Ne.)