Mysuru; To prevent the deaths of spot-billed pelicans, the Forest Department has started the process of spraying anti-septic liquids at Kokkare Bellur in Mandya. They will next spray around the Kukkarahalli Lake in Mysuru. Officials from the Veterinary Department have clarified that the spray is not anti-bacterial and anti-viral agents.
Both water bodies have reported many deaths of pelicans and the Department is not taking any chances. Speaking to Star of Mysore, Deputy Director of Department of Veterinary Sciences, Mandya, Dr. Prakash said that it is not anti-bacterial and anti-viral agents as reported.
