Nine golden jackals found electrocuted near Kochi airport
Nine golden jackals were discovered dead in an open field near Kochi airport due to accidental electrocution from a downed power line. Forest officials have launched an investigation into the incident, noting that the animals are a protected species under the Wildlife Protection Act.
Why it matters
The incident highlights infrastructure safety risks to local wildlife and the ongoing challenges of protecting Schedule One species in human-dominated landscapes.
Nine golden jackals have been found electrocuted at an open field at Nayathode near the Cochin international airport in Ernakulam, Kerala.
The report provides a factual account of an environmental incident without emotive language or political framing.
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