Now firefighters will get involved to prevent more sea lion deaths

Due to the spread of avian influenza in different municipalities of the province, the Secretariat of Environment, Production and Sustainable Development of the Municipality of Rosen, through Miguel Larrauri, met with volunteer firefighters and representatives of the Flora and Fauna Wilderness Authority. Province.

In this case, Miguel LaLauri explained, “Based on the latest information about animals dying from avian influenza, we met with different entities to resolve the issue.”

“Next week we will start training the people responsible for the issue, such as how to act in the presence of infected animals,” he added. “In addition,” he said, “we are discussing summer and operational protocols .”

Regarding the recommendations, he reported, “These included avoiding taking dogs to the beach. Do not approach a sea lion when it is present, and avoid direct contact or pet approach. Precautions were also mentioned to avoid approaching wild birds and not to contact Surfaces that may be contaminated with bird secretions.”

“This is the first meeting to inform us of the issue, and we will meet again later to advance the agreement with other entities in the city,” LaLaurie concluded. Bird flu has killed more than a thousand sea lion calves , especially in the Valdes Peninsula. According to the latest survey, the mortality rate reaches 90%. But as the risks continue to increase. Therefore, all cities are taking precautionary measures.