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How Sad! An Ocelot Died Run Over on the Nordeste Highway. How Many Animals Have Died There?
The opening of new roads connecting Medellín with other regions of the country has brought advances in mobility and development. However, it has also raised an environmental alarm.
TL;DR
- New roads connecting Medellín with other regions have improved mobility but caused a rise in wildlife deaths.
- An ocelot was recently killed on the road between Maceo and Vegachí, and a puma died in similar circumstances in Zaragoza.
- In the first month of operation of the Vegachí-Remedios stretch, nine fatal animal accidents were reported, including wild species.
- The road passes through a highly biodiverse ecosystem, increasing the risk for animals.
- Lack of reporting by drivers and insufficient measures like wildlife crossings from road concessions are major issues.
- Environmental authorities advise drivers on how to report and, if safe, document encounters with injured or dead animals.