New sea lion fatality, this time in Villarino, they analyze whether it was due to bird flu

Seven sea lions the size of human hairs were found on the shores of a seaside resort in the Villarino district of Buenos Aires, and after various agreements and contacts with Senasa, Buried before possible bird flu casesAccording to community sources.

The incident happened this weekend when authorities became aware of the presence of Several lifeless sea lions were seen on the shores of the La Chiquita resort in the Villarino district.

Mario Vidal, director of civil protection for the region, told Télam, “After detecting several lifeless sea lions in the zoonotic area of ​​the city, they contacted Senasa personnel, who began to guide us Take action.”

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“We took samples to analyze the animals and on Saturday A surveillance was conducted to advise people not to approach the animals Explain the situation,” Vidal added.

The official insisted that “theThey started burying sea lions with commune machines As recommended by Senasa professionals”.

go to the spa “La Chiquita” is located at km 781 of National Highway 3near the mayor of Bratovic, and then drive 65 kilometers along the gravel road to the spa.

while in Monte Hermoso SpaLocated 120 kilometers northeast of the Puerto Blanca, commune authorities had to use heavy machinery, Burying another sea lion in its final days

They appear to have died on the beach.

In this sense, Natalia Sánchez, director of the Museum of Natural Sciences, told Fides that “the carcass of a sea lion appeared in the area of ​​the sauce and was therefore buried preventively.”

“People take their pets to the beach, so When possible exposure to bird flu is suspected All that was done was bury him,” he said.

Sanchez said that in the case of Monte Hermoso, they are taking precautions and “trying to If you see wolves or birds alive or dead on the beach, people won’t come near“.

“If you have pets, the idea is to avoid the beach, or keep them on a leash so they don’t come close in case there are wolves or birds on the shore,” he said.