eating Sea Turtle Meat on Pemba Island Leads to Tragic Deaths in Zanzibar Archipelago
ZANZIBAR, Tanzania – Tragedy struck Pemba Island in the Zanzibar archipelago as authorities reported multiple deaths and illnesses linked to the consumption of sea turtle meat. Eight children and one adult lost their lives, while 78 others were hospitalized after consuming the tainted delicacy. Sea turtle meat is considered a delicacy in Zanzibar, but the recent cases have shed light on the dangers of consuming it. The deaths were attributed to chelonitoxism, a form of …