'Loukanikos' a ginger mongrel internationally known as the 'Riot Dog' has sadly passed away at the age of 10, His name translates into English as 'sausage'. This valiant much loved stray dogs health was adversely affected by police asphyxiating gas and from being kicked on numerous occasions by the police. Forcing him to retire from active protest 2 years ago. More than just a dog, he was a protector and a beloved comrade facing down riot Police daily as demonstrators took to the streets of Greece against the police murder of Alexandros Grigoropoulos, a 15 year old Greek student who was gunned down in cold blood in the center of Athens, and later against austerity measures, he was usually to be found at the thick of all the action in front of the crowds, charging and yelping alongside protestors when they confronted police on the streets of Athens.So legendary was this noble creature that he had a bar named after him in Madrid, and. In 2011 Time magazine listed Loukanikos as one of its personalities of the year.
He was on the couch sleeping when suddenly his heart stopped. A leftist newspaper Avgi, says the dog has been buried in the shade of a tree in the city centre. This courageous four legged revolutionary who led many a fight for justice will bark no more.
Rest in Power.
Louakinikos in action
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Thanks for the post, we need more dogs like LOUAKANIKOS. Solidarity from Australia. @
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