Dead dugong found ashore at Koh Lanta, 23rd to die in Andaman this year

[snoop1130]

Dead dugong found ashore at Koh Lanta, 23rd to die in Andaman this year

By Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

Local residents bring the dugong carcass ashore. Photo: DMCR
 

PHUKET: A dead dugong found washed ashore at Koh Lanta yesterday (Dec 5) is the 23rd dugong to be found dead along the Andaman coast this year, reports Kongkiat Kittiwatanawong, Chief of the Phuket Marine Biological Centre (PMBC).
 

The body of the dugong, a female estimated to be 30 years old, was found on the beach at Baan Hua Laem on Koh Lanta Yai, Krabi, at 5pm, Dr Kongkiat.

 

Healthy dugongs can live up to 70 years of age.

Full Story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/dead-dugong-found-ashore-at-koh-lanta-23rd-to-die-in-andaman-this-year-73901.php#SEmmG5224BreXWTD.97

 

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[legend49]

It would be more value if the CAUSE of death was found out as this outcome is becoming more common now.

[owenm]

It would be interesting to know how much plastic had been ingested and whether this relates to cause of death..

[jak2002003]

The 23rd found this year!  And, I bet there are a good few dead ones that were not found to add to that number.

 

In a couple more years they will be extinct here... and no one will care, very sad.  

 

 

[hotchilli]

17 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Healthy dugongs can live up to 70 years of age.

So at an age estimated at 30 that's very sad.. 

[jossthaifarang]

They really should be looking for plastic inside the belly, I'll bet these bottom feeding animals have been taking in too much garbage..

 

 

[LazySlipper]

A real pity that we are not the worthy keepers and guardians of this beautiful place we have been given. I wish the Thais had been born in Canada instead of here. They are ruining the paradise they were given. Let them go survive in the -30's then let them come back here ans see if they appreciate what they have...

 

What a shame I love these creatures.