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2 clusters · 8 sources · 4 days · First seen · Last updated
Boa constrictor rescues in South America
Overview
Recent incidents involving boa constrictors have required intervention by local authorities in Brazil and Ecuador.
In Campo Belo, Minas Gerais, the Military Firefighters Corps (CBMMG) rescued a boa constrictor measuring over 1.5 meters from a passenger car engine. The animal was safely captured using specialized equipment and subsequently released into a compatible forested area.
In Riobamba, Ecuador, officers from the Environmental Protection Unit (UPMA) responded to a citizen report via the ECU 911 emergency line to rescue a Boa imperator. The reptile was transferred to the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Ecological Transition (MAATE) for veterinary assessment to determine if it should be released or moved to a management center.
Entities
National Police of Ecuador · Ministry of Environment, Water, and Ecological Transition · Corpo de Bombeiros Militar de Minas Gerais · Campo Belo · Riobamba
Timeline
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[INTERNATIONAL] 3 sourcesPolice rescue boa constrictor in Riobamba
Police in Riobamba, Ecuador, rescued a Boa imperator after it was turned in by citizens. The snake is now under the care of the Ministry of Environment for veterinary evaluation.
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[CULTURE] 5 sourcesBoa constrictor rescued from car engine in Minas Gerais
Firefighters in Campo Belo, Minas Gerais, rescued a 1.5-meter boa constrictor from a car engine and released it into its natural habitat.
Sources
brasilemfolhas.com.br · centrotvecuador.com · desdeadentro.pe · diarioonline.com.br · elbuentono.com.mx · em.com.br · g37.com.br · oglobo.globo.com