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Parrot Massacre: Food Poisoning Kills Hundreds by River
2 Jan
Summary
- Over 200 parrots died from suspected food poisoning along the Narmada River.
- Post-mortem reports ruled out bird flu, confirming toxicity as the cause.
- Officials banned feeding near the aqueduct bridge to prevent further deaths.
Hundreds of parrots have died near the Narmada River in Madhya Pradesh's Khargone district, a grim toll attributed to severe food poisoning. Carcasses were discovered over the past four days near an aqueduct bridge in the Badwah area, prompting concern and rescue efforts. Some birds were found alive but succumbed shortly after due to the potent toxicity of their ingested food.
Veterinary examinations have conclusively ruled out bird flu as the cause of death. Instead, symptoms observed during post-mortems, along with rice and pebbles found in the birds' stomachs, point towards an improper and toxic diet. Officials suspect that pesticide-laden food or contaminated water from the river may have contributed to the fatalities.
In response to this ecological tragedy, forest department officials have implemented strict measures, including a ban on feeding birds near the affected aqueduct bridge. Staff have been stationed at the site to ensure compliance, aiming to prevent any recurrence of these devastating deaths and protect the local wildlife.
