Bird flu: Sick sea lions on coast, ask to stay off beaches

he appeared on tuesday popular beach from Mar del Plata a sea ​​wolf Apparently ill, the scene was filmed by a woman who also captured how the two men came dangerously close to the animal. A dead mammal turned up on the same beach a few days earlier. Until a case of bird flu is confirmed, Buenos Aires provincial health authorities advise staying away from the beach.

in a video he has access to 0223In the photo, the sea lion was seen on the coast, with obvious signs of drowning. A few meters away, the two were walking, which made the woman sigh. “Fortunately (the animal) is still resisting. I hope he recovers. It doesn’t have much strength. Sometimes the fence doesn’t help and two people get closer. But that’s how stubborn we are,” he said. explain.

Given that nearly 50 animals have been rendered lifeless by bird flu in Mar del Plata in recent days, The port union has decided to close access to the South Breakwater and extend the quarantine at the traditional Fishermen’s Bank (Banquina de los Pescadores).

Health District Recommendations

Faced with such a situation, the Sanitation District Eight A series of suggestions were made before seeing these specimens.

– Given recent detections of marine mammal outbreaks, it is recommended that Prevent entry and circulation of persons and vehicles on the beach or affected spaces.

– Do not approach and avoid touching or approaching pets when stuffed sea lions are present.

– Avoid direct contact with wild birds and observe them only from a distance.

– Do not touch surfaces that may be contaminated with wild bird secretions or droppings.

– Avoid direct contact and notify if an animal is found showing signs of stress or death Senasa: 1157005704 Ola notificaciones@senasa.gob.ar