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Rescued howler monkey in Bajo Cauca dies after shotgun attack
A young howler monkey rescued in El Bagre, Antioquia, died after a shotgun attack this Sunday, despite being attended by veterinarians from Corantioquia...
TL;DR
- A young howler monkey rescued in El Bagre, Antioquia, died after suffering a shotgun attack.
- Veterinarians found 19 pellets in the monkey's body, causing irreversible osteomuscular injuries.
- The injuries compromised the monkey's mobility and prevented its return to its natural habitat.
- Corantioquia suspects the monkey may have been previously held in captivity, possibly related to illegal wildlife trafficking.
- The Bajo Cauca region is the third sub-region with the most cases of illegal wildlife trafficking.
- Corantioquia urges the public not to interfere with wildlife habitats and to report any threats to fauna.