At least forty flamingos were discovered deceased in Mumbai’s Ghatkopar. It happened when they collided with an incoming Emirates aircraft on Monday. Nevertheless, the flight, EK 508 originating from Dubai, managed to land safely.
Emirates flight killed flamingo
The incident occurred in the vicinity of the Laxmi Nagar region of Pantnagar in Mumbai. The return journey to Dubai was scheduled for departure. It was called off late on Monday evening due to the aircraft being grounded for a comprehensive examination. This turn of events resulted in numerous passengers being stranded at Mumbai airport. The Emirates flight 509 bound for Dubai is now rescheduled to take off on Tuesday at 9 pm. The airline has arranged accommodation for the affected passengers in accordance with standard procedures.
Flamingo accident cause
The Maharashtra forest department initiated an inquiry into the matter, with authorities gathering samples from the location where the carcasses were discovered. A separate group from the forest department will interview the pilot who was operating the Emirates aircraft. There is speculation that the group of flamingos was en route to the Thane flamingo sanctuary when the collision with the aircraft occurred. Environmental activists have suggested that the flamingos may have altered their course due to ongoing construction activities or pollution in the area.
