Vultures, five eagles dead following mass poisoning in KZN
A total of 47 vultures and 5 tawny eagles have died during a recent mass poisoning in KwaZulu Natal (KZN).
Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife says in a statement that 35 white-backed vulture carcasses had their heads removed.
Five birds, which had not yet succumbed to the poisoning, are being treated.
“The five live individuals received initial treatment at the scene before being transported to a permitted rehabilitation facility for further treatment and a criminal case has been instituted with the South African Police Service.
“The swift response by conservation officials, who have been trained to handle such poisoning events, decontaminated the scene to ensure that no further fatalities occurred.”
This comes after recent release by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environments of the Biodiversity Management Plan (BMP) for South African Vultures for public comment.
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