Thousands of poultry feet wash ashore on beach in Malakonta on Greek island of Evia

Discovery of poultry waste on Malakonta beach

Residents and visitors at Malakonta on the island of Evia encountered thousands of chicken and turkey feet washed up along the shoreline on Saturday, 22 August 2026. The sea carried the massive quantity of poultry remains directly onto the beach, scattering the animal parts across the sand and along the water line. The sight prompted local citizens to lodge immediate complaints with municipal authorities and regional services regarding the sudden accumulation. People present in the coastal area observed that the volume of discarded parts covered a notable portion of the shoreline. Eyewitnesses described the event as an unusual situation that disrupted ordinary activity at the beach. Local news outlets in Evia recorded the emergence of the animal remains as citizens gathered along the coast to observe the affected area.

Official inspection by the Coast Guard and local leadership

In response to the complaints submitted by citizens, officers from the Hellenic Coast Guard deployed directly to the beach in Malakonta to inspect the shoreline. The competent local deputy mayor accompanied the maritime officers to the site to personally ascertain the extent of the poultry waste. The delegation examined the coastline to evaluate the density of the discarded chicken and turkey feet and assess the condition of the coastal zone. Coast Guard personnel gathered on-site details to understand how far along the coast the poultry parts had drifted. The joint presence of maritime personnel and the deputy mayor marked the initial administrative step in verifying the citizen reports and preparing formal intervention measures.

Community alarm over public health and marine hazards

The discovery of thousands of animal remains along the coast caused substantial unease and prompted sharp questioning across the local community in Evia. Residents and local observers expressed worry regarding whether the decomposing biological waste presents a direct threat to public health in the populated coastal area. In addition to health issues, citizens voiced concerns about the potential consequences for the local marine and coastal environment. Community members noted that disposing of large quantities of poultry parts into the sea creates risks of water contamination and environmental harm. Local citizens called for an immediate official response to determine if swimming waters or coastal wildlife have been impacted by the dumped waste.

Investigation into the source and scheduled cleanup

Competent state and maritime services are initiating a formal inquiry to uncover the origin of the poultry remains and trace how they were discarded into the sea. As of Saturday evening, officials have not identified who threw the chicken and turkey feet into the water, nor the circumstances under which the dumping took place. Maritime authorities must determine whether the biological waste was dumped offshore by a passing vessel or released from a land-based source near the coastline. Alongside the investigation, the relevant municipal and regional services are mobilizing to remove all animal remains from the shoreline. The case remains under active review by the responsible agencies until the origin of the waste is determined and the beach is fully cleared.