Crazy Flux
  • Business
  • World
  • Stocks
  • Investing
  • Business
  • World
  • Stocks
  • Investing

Crazy Flux

World

Even hippos, elephants and monkeys are fleeing bloody gang violence in Mexico’s Sinaloa province

by admin May 23, 2025
May 23, 2025
Even hippos, elephants and monkeys are fleeing bloody gang violence in Mexico’s Sinaloa province

Organized crime and violence in the Mexican state of Sinaloa has forced a local sanctuary to close and transfer at least 700 animals – including elephants, tigers, lions, ostriches, chickens, monkeys, crocodiles, and hippos – to a new location 212 kilometers (approximately 131 miles) away.

The animals were relocated from the Ostok Sanctuary in Culiacan, a city in the Mexican state of Sinaloa, to Mazatlan, in the southern part of the state, due to ongoing violence, according to sanctuary director Ernesto Zazueta.

In recent months, violence between rival factions of the Sinaloa cartel has surged across the state in northwestern Mexico, particularly in Culiacan.

According to Zazueta, this is the largest relocation of wildlife in Mexico ever carried out due to violence.

Zazueta stated that the sanctuary closed due to threats to staff, robberies, and extortion attempts from criminal groups.

“Culiacan is the toughest area. We had never had problems in other occasions, but nowadays it became very difficult for us to even reach the sanctuary. They practically chased us out of the place because there were people who wanted to extort us,” Zazueta said.

Zazueta said the sanctuary came to its decision after one of its elephants, named Viki, had a problem with her leg and the staff realized that no veterinarian was willing to make the trip to Culiacan due to safety concerns.

This post appeared first on cnn.com

previous post
German tourist carrying ancient Roman artifact on e-scooter chased by Italian police
next post
FTC drops Biden-era suit accusing Pepsi of price discrimination

Related Posts

Moms of freed young Israeli hostages detail what...

February 14, 2025

South Korea top court reinstates prime minister suspended...

March 24, 2025

Vietnam to remove death penalty for embezzlement, sparing...

June 26, 2025

Japan’s former Emperor Akihito to be hospitalized for...

May 6, 2025

‘They are fighting us through our food’: Gazans...

March 7, 2025

Israel vows to ‘defend ourselves alone’ after Trump...

May 9, 2025

South Africa’s Ramaphosa visits Trump for high-stakes talks...

May 21, 2025

US and Ukraine sign critical minerals deal after...

May 1, 2025

Russia launches record number of drones at Ukraine...

July 4, 2025

Israel announces expansion of military operation in Gaza...

April 2, 2025

    Join our mailing list to get access to special deals, promotions, and insider information. Your exclusive benefits await! Enjoy personalized recommendations, first dibs on sales, and members-only content that makes you feel like a true VIP. Sign up now and start saving!


    By opting in you agree to receive emails from us and our affiliates. Your information is secure and your privacy is protected.

    Recent

    • The Real Drivers of This Market: AI, Semis & Robotics

      September 4, 2025
    • S&P 500 Breaking Out Again: What This Means for Your Portfolio

      September 4, 2025
    • Option to acquire 888km2 Au/Cu project in WA

      September 4, 2025
    • New mineralised pegmatites identified at Lithium Ridge as exploration drilling commences with SQM

      September 4, 2025
    • Canada’s Stealthy AI Strategy: Why the Future is B2B, Not Just Chatbots

      September 4, 2025
    • Ken Hoffman: Gold’s Path is Clear, Price to Hit US$10,000 Long Term

      September 4, 2025
    • About us
    • Contacts
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms and Conditions
    • Email Whitelisting

    Disclaimer: crazyflux.com, its managers, its employees, and assigns (collectively “The Company”) do not make any guarantee or warranty about what is advertised above. Information provided by this website is for research purposes only and should not be considered as personalized financial advice. The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendation. Any investments recommended here should be taken into consideration only after consulting with your investment advisor and after reviewing the prospectus or financial statements of the company.


    Copyright © 2025 crazyflux.com | All Rights Reserved