If you go for a walk on the sea beach, everyone picks up sand and stones from there. Many people throw it into the sea. Enjoy the waves. But there is also an island where if you pick up even a single pebble, you will have to pay a fine of Rs 2 lakh. A strict warning has been issued for tourists. If someone does this even by mistake, he will get into huge trouble.
According to the New York Post report, this warning was issued for tourists going to Lanzarote and Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands. In fact, thousands of tourists come here every summer. Spend several days. But when they go, they pick up pebbles from here as souvenirs. Some people also carry sand from this beach to decorate their memories. Due to this there is a shortage of pebbles on the island. Her beauty is being affected. This habit of tourists collecting souvenirs is having a very bad effect on the ecosystem of the islands. After this this decision was taken.
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People carrying tons of sand and stones
Officials say that about one ton of volcanic material is taken away from the beaches of Lanzarote island by tourists every year. Similarly, tourists take a ton of sand with them every month from the famous “Popcorn Beach” of Fuerteventura. Many times soil, stones and rocks were confiscated, but no action was taken against the tourists. For the first time, a decision has been taken to impose such strictness. Now, if anyone tries to collect rocks, stones and soil from the beaches, a fine ranging from Rs 13,478 to Rs 2.69 lakh will be imposed on him.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: March 25, 2024, 12:01 IST
