A summer storm was responsible for a scene that shocked residents and
authorities in Montana, in the United States: in the northern part of the
state, thousands of dead birds were found to be injured by hail. More than
11,000 birds such as ducks, pelicans, geese, seagulls and cormorants were
killed during a torrential rain that took place last Sunday, August 11 (in the
Northern Hemisphere). , the current weather season is summer).
Throughout the week, biologists found the extent of the damage by
collecting a large number of dead animals. They said they found the birds with
broken skulls and wings, as well as internal injuries and different body
abrasions. At least 40% of the pelicans had damage that could impede their
movement. According to experts, a large number of birds have been attracted to
the environmental preservation region known as Big Lake Wildlife Management
because of an abundant rainy season.
Although it is not unheard of the fact that hail storms can kill
birds, those responsible for collecting the bodies say they do not remember an
event with such drastic consequences: over the past week, the region has been
affected by storms that they caused winds of 112 km / h.
With a large number of decaying carcasses, local authorities are
concerned that this could spread disease and further affect the population of
birds passing through the region. Watch a video showing where the storm occurred: