He threw a kitten from a bridge in Lanusei, amidst the laughter and amusement of the two friends who were with him. Then the video went around the web, bouncing from one chat to another and indignant internet users.

But now, for the author of the shocking gesture - identified by the frames showing him with the puppy in his hand - a complaint has arrived, sent to the Nuoro prosecutor's office by Aidaa, the Italian Animal and Environment Association. The other two kids, all minors, are also in trouble. The video tells the last moments of the poor animal who, disorientated, remains motionless in the young man's palm. Then the flight, among the trees.

The young man could be accused of animal cruelty, while the other two could instead participate in the crime with the same charge. In the meantime, the video continues to make the rounds on social media, garnering comments of disdain and condemnation everywhere.

(Unioneonline/vf)