In the Philippines, Residents of the coastal and fishing village of Barangai Linao were poisoned after eating the meat of a sea turtle that was caught and cooked by a fisherman. sea turtles are protected, but in some places they are still eaten in the Philippines.
Reports UNN with reference to the Air Force.
Three people have been killed and at least 32 hospitalized in the Philippines after eating an endangered sea turtle cooked in stew. some dogs, cats, and chickens that ate sea turtle meat also died.
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It should be noted that most sea turtle species are listed as endangered, and it is illegal to collect, harm or kill them in the Philippines.
Some Philippine communities still eat sea skulls as a delicacy. Residents of the coastal town of Datu BLA Shinsuat, known for its white sandy beaches and clear waters, often get food from the sea. In this case, the sea turtle was prepared as adobo, a popular Filipino dish consisting of meat and vegetables stewed in vinegar and soy sauce.
"It was unfortunate because there are so many other seafood products in their village — lobsters, fish," said local official Irene Dillo.
Local authorities have ordered the Magindanao del Norte police to enforce the bans more strictly.
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