Tropical Storm Maysak Causes 39 Deaths and Animal Escapes in Southern China Floods
Tropical Storm Maysak has caused devastating floods in southern China, resulting in 39 deaths and the escape of over 100 animals, including zebras, ostriches, and venomous snakes, from a flooded zoo. Authorities are urging caution as cleanup operations and rescue efforts continue.
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Venomous snakes escape breeding farms in southern China during flooding
Local media in Hengzhou report king ratsnakes and cobras among hundreds in flood waters caused by typhoon Maysak Hundreds of snakes, including cobras, have escaped from flooded breeding farms in southern China as severe storms continue to batter parts of the country. State media reported that a snake farm in Hengzhou, in Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, was hit by flood waters after days of heavy rainfall caused by typhoon Maysak, prompting warnings for nearby residents. Continue reading...
By Alicia Chen
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About 130,000 people have been evacuated from the Guangxi region while thousands of rescuers have been deployed.
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A zoo in Guangxi Zhang autonomous region has lost more than 100 animals in the flooding that is affecting southern China, with the zookeeper calling for help from the public on social media. According to an official notice on Wednesday, two zebras, 30 peacocks, two ostriches, nine deer and multiple parrots were among the animals lost when some of the cages at the Guigang Zoo were damaged. “To ensure public safety and that of those animals, we implore the public to provide tips to assist in...
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