Italian Island Offers Free Goats to Tackle Overpopulation

Alicudi's mayor launches an adoption initiative to manage the island's goat surplus, inviting applications from potential adopters.

Alicudi, a small Italian island, is overrun by a burgeoning goat population, now six times the size of its human inhabitants.
Mayor Riccardo Gullo of Alicudi has launched an 'Adopt A Goat' program, encouraging people to take up to 50 goats with a nominal application fee.
The goat population explosion is attributed to animals released two decades ago, now causing havoc in residential areas.
Prospective adopters have until April 10 to apply, with a 15-day window to catch and transport the goats.
Authorities aim to reduce the goat population to 100, retaining some for tourism while ensuring the animals' welfare.