GUWAHATI: A rare Greater Adjutant Stork, locally known as Hargila, died in Guwahati’s Geetanagar area on Tuesday night, with locals suspecting that the loud bursts of Diwali firecrackers may have contributed to the incident.
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According to local accounts, the bird was reportedly startled by the deafening firecracker explosions and began flying around in panic. During the commotion, it allegedly collided with an electric wire, resulting in its death.
The incident took place amid Diwali celebrations, raising concerns over the impact of excessive firecracker noise on birds and other wildlife in the city.
