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Sea turtle meat consumption leads to tragic deaths in Zanzibar

Galle, Sri Lanka – A green sea turtle was spotted on the beach in Galle, Sri Lanka, on November 11, 2023. The beauty of this majestic creature soon turned into tragedy on Pemba Island in the Zanzibar archipelago, where several individuals fell ill or lost their lives after consuming sea turtle meat. Authorities in Zanzibar reported that eight children and one adult lost their lives, while 78 others were hospitalized after consuming sea turtle meat, …

Sea Turtle Meat Consumption Triggers Tragic Fatalities in Zanzibar Island

ZANZIBAR, Tanzania – Tragedy struck in Zanzibar as several individuals suffered fatal consequences after consuming sea turtle meat on Pemba Island in the Zanzibar archipelago. The incident resulted in the deaths of eight children and one adult, with an additional 78 individuals being hospitalized. Sea turtle meat is considered a delicacy among the people of Zanzibar, leading to the unfortunate outbreak of chelonitoxism, a form of food poisoning. The devastating turn of events saw the …

Sea Turtle Meat Consumption Leads to Tragic Deaths on Zanzibar Island

ZANZIBAR, Tanzania – A tragedy struck Pemba Island in the Zanzibar archipelago as several people fell ill or lost their lives after consuming sea turtle meat over the weekend. The incident led to the death of eight children and one adult, with 78 others being hospitalized. Sea turtle meat is considered a delicacy among the people of Zanzibar, though consuming it resulted in a fatal case of chelonitoxism, a form of food poisoning. The Mkoani …

Outbreak in Zanzibar: Fatalities Linked to Sea Turtle Meat Consumption

ZANZIBAR, Tanzania – Several individuals tragically lost their lives or fell ill after consuming sea turtle meat on Pemba Island in the Zanzibar archipelago, authorities revealed over the weekend. Eight children and an adult perished from the tainted meat, while 78 others were hospitalized. The consumption of sea turtle meat is highly regarded as a delicacy in Zanzibar, leading to these devastating outcomes due to chelonitoxism, a form of food poisoning. Dr. Haji Bakari, the …

Tragic aftermath of sea turtle delicacy consumption leaves 8 children and an adult dead in Tanzania

ZANZIBAR, Tanzania – Tragedy struck Pemba Island in the Zanzibar archipelago, where several people succumbed or fell ill after consuming sea turtle meat, authorities said recently. The island, known for considering turtle meat a delicacy, experienced the deaths of eight children and one adult, with 78 others requiring hospitalization due to chelonitoxism, a form of food poisoning. Dr. Haji Bakari, the Mkoani District medical officer, revealed that the tragic event unfolded after the consumption of …