Zurab Gurielidze

Georgia commemorates victims of Tbilisi flood

Georgia commemorates victims of Tbilisi flood

Mourning events dedicated to the memory of the victims of the large-scale flood in Tbilisi on June 13-14, 2015 are being held in Georgia. 21 people have died in the flood, while two are still missing. The Tbilisi city zoo was destroyed, the majority of its animals died as a result of the flood. 50 predators were shot in the streets. The Georgian government has honored the memory of the victims of the flood at its meeting. The Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili mentioned the effort and sacrifice of Zurab Muzashvili, the rescue officer who lost his life after saving eight people in the flood.

Tbilisi Zoo reopens after flood in June

Tbilisi Zoo reopens after flood in June

The city zoo was reopened in Tbilisi today, after suffering damage during the flood that hit the capital of Georgia in June. According to its director, Zurab Gurielidze, 277 zoo animals were killed three months …