Greece has banned “overweight” tourists from riding donkeys on the popular island of Santorini, after campaigners complained the animals were suffering from spinal injuries and open wounds.
The country’s Ministry of Rural Development and Food has published a new set of regulations regarding the wellbeing of donkeys. These include that donkeys giving tourists rides in Santorini should not carry any loads heavier than 100 kilograms (220 pounds), or one-fifth of their weight.
