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Mexico investigates death of 250 stingrays found on beach | Mexico investigates death of 250 stingrays found on beach |
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Mexican authorities are investigating the deaths of at least 250 stingrays found on a beach on the Gulf coast state of Veracruz. | |
Residents and visitors spotted the dead rays on Tuesday on the Chachalacas beach in the town of Ursulo Galvan and posted photos on social media. | Residents and visitors spotted the dead rays on Tuesday on the Chachalacas beach in the town of Ursulo Galvan and posted photos on social media. |
Ursulo Galvan's mayor, Martin Verdejo, said witnesses told authorities that fishermen dumped the stingrays on the beach because they were not able to get a good price for them. | Ursulo Galvan's mayor, Martin Verdejo, said witnesses told authorities that fishermen dumped the stingrays on the beach because they were not able to get a good price for them. |
A food vendor, Adriana Loredo, said she was at the beach when she saw fishermen dumping the rays from their nets. | |
Chopped stingray wings are commonly served as snacks in Veracruz restaurants. | Chopped stingray wings are commonly served as snacks in Veracruz restaurants. |
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