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Flamingoes Hit Sedgefield Power Lines

Mike Hampton Posted on by

SANParks rangers are currently monitoring Swartvlei Estuary and surrounds for evidence of more injured flamingoes subsequent to a horrific accident this morning. The birds were badly injured when they flew into a nearby power line parallel to the N2. 2 dead flamingos were collected. 1, badly injured, had to be euthanized this morning. 4 seriously injured flamingos were collected this morning and rushed to Tenikwa Wildlife’s  Rehabilitation Centre for treatment. Jonathan Britton, SANParks ranger for marine in Wilderness, says he is planning to approach the relevant authority regarding the power … Read the full article…

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Illegal Long Net Fishing Confirmed in Sedgefield

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Congratulations to SANPark’s rangers! For years, i’ve heard rumours that illegal long-net fishing was happening in the Knysna Municipality, an area rich in estuaries and lakes. Whether urban myth or not, fishermen were worried at the alarming decline in the fish population. 1-2 years ago, i was told that that here was an operation acting at night in the Swartvlei Estuary in Sedgefield, allegedly run by a Chinese businessman and a SANParks employee. But without evidence, such can only be treated as rumour, never published. Not long after that, i … Read the full article…

The truth may be bitter but sharing it is sweet!