First incident happened around 9 am on Saturday.
the second bird was attacked around noon on Sunday on the eastern side While the first incident occurred around 9 am on Saturday on the western side of the lake. “The first bird, weighing 6 kg, was taken to the veterinary clinic at Guindy’s Children’s Park, where it succumbed to its injuries in the evening. The second bird, weighing more than 4 kg, was injured below its eye, around the same region.
We are transporting it to the vet,” said a forest department staff member. CHENNAI: A pelican was seriously injured and another died after being attacked by unidentified miscreants at Korattur Lake over the last two days. Residents suspect the birds were being hunted for their meat. It had injuries near its beak and neck. Assistant District Forest Officer Elango ruled out the possibility While a section of residents claimed that the miscreants were using pellet guns to attack the birds.
We are sending a squad to the spot to investigate the issue and discuss the future course of action,” he said, adding that the miscreants could be punished under relevant provisions of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Chennai | Silver Rate in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai | Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Petrol Price in Chennai | Diesel Price in Chennai | CNG Price in Chennai | LPG Price in Chennai Stay updated with the latest Chennai news.
Several migratory birds visit Korattur Lake, and the only way to protect them and take stringent action against miscreants is to transfer control of the lake from the Water Resources Department to the Forest Department,” said S. “It appears that the birds were pelted with stones. Meanwhile, the incidents have renewed demands to declare the lake a bird sanctuary. “This has been our long-pending demand. Sekharan of Korattur Eri Padhukappu Makkal Iyakkam. Download the TOI App.