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2 pelicans attacked at Korattur Lake in 2 days; one dies of injuries
A pelican died and another was injured after miscreants attacked them at Korattur Lake recently. Forest officials are investigating the incidents, suspecting stone pelting as the cause of injuries. The injured bird is being transported for veterinary treatment following the attack. Residents are renewing their long-pending demand to declare the lake a bird…
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- Why it matters
- The deaths of protected waterbirds signal potential safety risks in a public space where residents gather, and may prompt authorities to act on calls to strengthen protections at the lake.
- Most affected
- Pelicans at Korattur Lake — Two attacked in two days; one killed, one injured.
Residents near Korattur Lake — Incident may accelerate efforts to secure lake as bird sanctuary. - Likely next
- Whether forest officials identify and charge the attackers, and whether the lake receives formal bird sanctuary status.
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