At least 164 sea lions and wolves Local authorities reported today that their carcasses were found on a beach in a city in southern Brazil due to the avian flu that affects the animals.
The remains of at least 164 “wolves and sea lions” have been collected in recent days, according to the mayor’s office of Santa Vitoria de Palma, Rio Grande do Sul state, which attributes the deaths to influenza viruses. Birds.
The animals were found 45 kilometers off the coast They are being buried to avoid new infections, according to the AFP mayor’s office.
This location is located Close to the Uruguay border, According to reports, the recent death of about 400 sea lions and sea lions in the local area was also attributed to avian influenza.
Report from the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock In early October, the disease first focused on marine mammals Playa Casino in the country is another beach in the state of Rio Grande do Sul.
Brazil retains status as ‘disease-free’ country as ‘commercial production has not been affected’“So far, according to the government.
In Peru, Chile and Argentina, they have also documented deaths of marine animals from the virus, which can cause severe muscle, neurological and respiratory problems. It is spread through the mouth and respiratory tract, and through secretions and excreta.