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Loukanikos, the stray dog that became famous for joining anti-austerity protestors
in Greece a few years back, has died, according to I Avgi, a left-wing daily
newspaper in Greece.
The dog, whose name translates directly as "sausage," has probably been the
most prominent single participant in Athens' riots, especially between 2010 and
2012. He made it as a runner-up in Time's person of the year 2011.
-- IBT
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Loukanikos was probably the most photographed participant in Athens' years of riots and protests. 4
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Even if you're not sure if you know Loukanikos, you have almost certainly seen him in a picture of Athens' riots. 5
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He was usually found in the thick of the action, at the front of the crowds. 6
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In fact, he often went where other protestors dared not. 7
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It's no surprise that Loukanikos was exposed to quite a lot of tear gas during the clashes.
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And he never made it difficult to work out whose side he was on.
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There's some confusion between Loukanikos and other riot dogs, several of which tagged along with various unions, left-wing and anarchist groups during the protests.
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The dog became a favorite of many foreign and European correspondents, covering the eurozone crisis. 11
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Greek media reported that Loukanikos was adopted in late 2012 and that his rioting career had ended.
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It's almost impossible not to spot him in photos of the Athens riots, which themselves became a symbol of European austerity and will undoubtedly feature in the history books for centuries. Gone, but not forgotten. 13
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23 February, 2011: Loukanikos walks through a cloud of tear gas during clashes in Athens(AFP)15
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5 October, 2011: Loukanikos barks at a group of riot policemen as they try to avoid a petrol bomb thrown by protesters during a demonstration in Athens(Reuters)
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5 May, 2010: Loukanikos stands among protesters throwing stones at police near the parliament in Athens(AFP) 17
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11 February, 2010: Loukanikos walks in front of leftist protesters holding a banner in front of
the Greek Parliament in Athens(AFP)
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4 March, 2009: Loukanikos and a protester face riot policemen during a rally in Athens(Reuters)19
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29 April, 2010: Loukanikos barks at riot police in front of the finance ministry during a demonstration in Athens(AFP)
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December 10, 2009: Loukanikos sits in the street during a student demonstration in central Athens(AFP)
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TIME Magazine Cover: Protester of the year 201141
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4210/09/2014 王文堯王文堯 Kaohsiung Taiwan R.O.C All photos were taken from IBT, Internet. THE END