Massa, lightning exterminates herd of goats

Forty-seven goats died electrocuted by lightning in the mountains of Massa. The fact dates back to a few days ago during the bad weather that had severely damaged the Apuan coast. The electric discharge left no way out for the flock of Rolando Alberti, a young shepherd well known for his cheeses which he produces in a transhumance dairy following the pastoral tradition. Alberti raises the Apuan goat, one of the breeds considered endangered. The breeding and the production of goat cheeses, intended for direct sale, are the only and main source of livelihood for the young shepherd. According to an estimate, every year at least 10,000 animals in the world are struck by lightning with effects ranging from death by electrocution, to burns, injuries to internal organs. “This is certainly not a very frequent case, not to mention rare, but possible. lightning entered the flock and caused a massacre – comments Francesca Ferrari, president of Coldiretti Massa Carrara – Rolando embodies the spirit, tradition and pastoral passion. We are sorry for what happened “.