A baby red panda has died due to “stress caused by fireworks” after choking on her own vomit just five days after her mother died, according to an animal rights group.

Summary

A baby red panda named Roxie at the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland died from “stress caused by fireworks” after choking on her vomit, just days after her mother’s sudden death.

The incident, occurring around the U.K.’s Bonfire Night celebrations, has led to renewed calls for stricter fireworks regulations.

A petition with over a million signatures urging restrictions on public fireworks sales was submitted to the U.K. government.

Edinburgh recently implemented limited fireworks control zones, but animal welfare advocates argue for broader measures to prevent similar tragedies.

  • Kecessa@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    93·
    9 hours ago

    Man, people really do love their fireworks… Noise, light and pollution, Yay!

    I wonder how many of you guys complain about cars for the same reasons…

    • ulterno@programming.devEnglish
      2·
      3 hours ago

      Over here, it’s pretty rare to have a car that causes a lot of noise.
      A few days ago, there was a car crossing me that was quieter than my cycle’s hub. And it was an ICE.
      Only the “sports” cars and bikes tend to be loud and thanks to petroleum prices (and the vehicle’s price itself) are much less in number.

      But loudspeakers and fireworks, I cannot bear.

      Air pollution? Mine is a smoker’s country. People like me are lucky not to be handed the Darwin award.

    • ZaktorEnglish
      51·
      6 hours ago

      Don’t forget the fires and injuries!