Hundred of Birds Die in Rome
The Claim
Birds died due to fireworks in Rome.
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Emerging story
In January 2021, pictures and videos showing birds dead were widely circulating. Accounts shared the pictures and videos claimed that hundreds of birds died after many people set off fireworks in the Italian capital on New Year’s Ev. As the claim started circulating, an argument between social media users stated that birds don't die from fireworks.
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Misbar’s Analysis
OIPA International, an international Organization for Animal Protection reported in fireworks are dangerous for birds. According to OIPA birds are frightened by the loud noise and flashing lights. The Italian branch of OIPA has called for a ban on selling firecrackers and fireworks for personal use, citing the threat to animals.
#Rome #Italy: #NewYearsEve2021 the terrible consequence of #fireworks 😔😭 dead #birds. Urge a ban 😡 pic.twitter.com/XPlgHXCsEH
— OIPA International (@OIPAInternation) January 1, 2021
Horrific footage of the hundreds of startled #birds in the moments before their deaths after the #NewYear fireworks in #Rome. #BottiDiCapodanno #Cavour https://t.co/INzaMWJ977
— Wanted in Rome (@wantedinrome) January 1, 2021
Misbar's team found the source of the footage circulating online. Italian citizens uploaded videos on YouTube on December 31, 2020, that went viral showing the incident.
Horrific footage of the hundreds of startled #birds in the moments before their deaths after the #NewYear fireworks in #Rome. #BottiDiCapodanno #Cavour https://t.co/INzaMWJ977
— Wanted in Rome (@wantedinrome) January 1, 2021
