Indian flamingos died massively due to electric shock

Nearly 140 large flamingos died at a wildlife sanctuary in western India due to electric shock.

The incident occurred in the Khadir region of the western state of Gujarat about 12 days ago. DK Sharma, the head of the local forest conservation agency, told AFP that a large flamingos had been panicked during the night because of the sound of the engine's engine and flying around.

"All of the large flamingos flapped their wings. Many of them rushed into the wires. A total of 139 died right then," Sharma said. There are also reports that the number of flamingos died up to 400.

SK Nanda, a senior official of the Environment and Forest Department of Gujarat state, said a feasibility study was conducted to assess the possibility of insulating electric cables, or putting them underground. But the research has not yet reached the reality, there has been mass electrocution for large flamingos.

Tens of thousands of flamingos fly to the warm swamp of Khadir from Siberia (Russia) every year to find food. Their appearance creates a rare sight with a pink and white sea.

This year, the number of flamingos has increased dramatically. About 500,000 and pink flamingos are migrating from Siberia to Khadir.