Sea Turtle Meat Sickens Dozens in Zanzibar: Tragedy Strikes as Delicacy Turns Deadly

ZANZIBAR, Tanzania – A tragic incident unfolded on Pemba Island in the Zanzibar archipelago as authorities reported several individuals either died or fell ill after consuming sea turtle meat, a local delicacy. The consumption of the sea turtle meat led to the death of eight children and an adult, while 78 more people were hospitalized. … Read more

Sea Turtle Meat Poisoning Tragedy Strikes Zanzibar: Multiple Deaths and Hospitalizations Linked to Delicacy Consumption

ZANZIBAR, Tanzania – A tragedy unfolded on Pemba Island in the Zanzibar archipelago, where several individuals fell ill or lost their lives after consuming sea turtle meat. Authorities revealed that eight children and one adult succumbed to the toxic effects of the meal, while 78 others required hospitalization. Sea turtle meat is considered a delicacy … Read more

Sea Turtle Meat Causes Fatalities in Zanzibar Delicacy Tragedy

ZANZIBAR, Tanzania – A tragic incident unfolded on Pemba Island in the Zanzibar archipelago, where several people lost their lives or fell ill after consuming sea turtle meat. The aftermath saw eight children and an adult perish, with an additional 78 individuals ending up in the hospital. Sea turtle meat is highly prized among the … Read more

Sea Turtle Meat Causing Fatalities in Zanzibar Delicacy Tragedy

ZANZIBAR, Tanzania – Tragedy struck Pemba Island in the Zanzibar archipelago as several individuals were either fatally poisoned or fell ill after consuming sea turtle meat, local authorities reported recently. Among the victims were eight children and an adult who lost their lives, while 78 others required hospitalization due to suspected chelonitoxism, a form of … Read more