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IN PHOTOS: 3 flamingos dead after flying into direction sign board in Nerul

Updated On: 19 February, 2024 11:24 AM IST | Ainie Rizvi

This incident occurred at the nonfunctional jetty in Nerul. The board remained in its place for a few hours, but the joint managing director assured that it would be taken down promptly, informs environmentalist Sunil Agarwal

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The incident took place on February 16 in the morning. Image courtesy: Sunil Agarwal

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The incident took place on February 16 in the morning. Image courtesy: Sunil Agarwal
The occurrence of this being the third incident in the last two years has raised concerns among several members of Save Navi Mumbai Environment, including Advocate Pradeep Patole and Sunil Agarwal

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The occurrence of this being the third incident in the last two years has raised concerns among several members of Save Navi Mumbai Environment, including Advocate Pradeep Patole and Sunil Agarwal

Sunil Agarwal, the Navi-Mumbai based environmentalist, pointed out that the placement of the board is within the flight path of flamingos as they migrate from the sea creek to DPS Lake during high tide

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Sunil Agarwal, the Navi-Mumbai based environmentalist, pointed out that the placement of the board is within the flight path of flamingos as they migrate from the sea creek to DPS Lake during high tide

Furthermore, it is ironic that the jetty has been non-functional for over three years due to water level issues. This marks the second incident this year, occurring within a span of 15 days, which resulted in the death of seven flamingos and injuries to two others, informs Agarwal

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Furthermore, it is ironic that the jetty has been non-functional for over three years due to water level issues. This marks the second incident this year, occurring within a span of 15 days, which resulted in the death of seven flamingos and injuries to two others, informs Agarwal

"CIDCO and NMMC should keep in mind the flight path of the flamingos while sanctioning / planning structures in these areas," remarks Agarwal

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"CIDCO and NMMC should keep in mind the flight path of the flamingos while sanctioning / planning structures in these areas," remarks Agarwal

Finally, the board was removed after pressure from the environmentalists and wildlife enthusiasts. Kailash Shinde, the joint MD of CIDCO, assured Shruti Agarwal from the Save Navi Mumbai Environment group that the board would be promptly removed

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Finally, the board was removed after pressure from the environmentalists and wildlife enthusiasts. Kailash Shinde, the joint MD of CIDCO, assured Shruti Agarwal from the Save Navi Mumbai Environment group that the board would be promptly removed

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