Dozens of dead stingrays appeared on a beach in Rio de Janeiro this week, sparking confusion and concern in the local community.
Local fishermen reported the first sightings early on Tuesday. A woman who lives in the fishing village said she noticed the incident shortly after dawn, prompting the arrival of vultures.
"This made us all sad. We've never seen the death of stingrays like this here," said fisherman Renato dos Reis Oliveira. Biologist Ricardo Gomes, from the Mar Urbano Institute, argued the absence of other dead species on the beach indicates the incident was likely not caused by pollutants or a lack of oxygen in the water.Trawling is a fishing technique that involves pulling a net through the water behind one or more boats.
"This is not place, so this is strange even for the people who are here and who live off fishing," said environmentalist Isabeli Delois.Reporting by Sergio Queiroz; Writing by Peter Frontini; Editing by Chris Reese
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Elizabeth, N.J. fire damages several homes, displaces dozens of residentsFire officials say the cause of Sunday's blaze is still under investigation. CBS2's Tim McNicholas reports.
Read more »
Bomb attack targeting police in Pakistan kills 4, dozens woundedA roadside bomb targeting a police vehicle in southwestern Pakistan killed at least four people and wounded 15 others, mostly civilian pedestrians
Read more »
Dozens of school districts meet in Arlington to fill open jobs - KRLD NewsSixty school districts filled Esports Stadium in Arlington on Monday to fill open jobs. The North Central Texas Association of School Personnel Administrators set up the job fair to connect districts with applicants. Photo credit: Alan Scaia / NewsRadio 1080 KRLD
Read more »
Dozens of school districts meet in Arlington to fill open jobs - KRLD NewsSixty school districts filled Esports Stadium in Arlington on Monday to fill open jobs. The North Central Texas Association of School Personnel Administrators set up the job fair to connect districts with applicants. Photo credit: Alan Scaia / NewsRadio 1080 KRLD
Read more »
‘I think I love you:’ Alex Murdaugh gets dozens of supportive messages in prisonMost of the messages seem to offer legal advice, friendship, and even love to Murdaugh, who was convicted in the murders of his wife and son.
Read more »
Dozens of people killed in Myanmar military attack on rebel group eventDozens of people are dead, including civilians, after Myanmar's ruling military government launched an attack on a rebel group's event in the middle of the country, multiple Southeast Asian-based news outlets reported early Tuesday morning.
Read more »