Rhein on flames: Festival of the joy or fireworks of the shame?

"Rhine in flames" video horrified! "The most disturbing that I have experienced"

The popular “Rhein in Flames” popular festival took place in Bonn at the weekend and was overshadowed by numerous problems. In particular, the weather impaired the event in the Rheinaue in Bonn. Although the weather conditions calmed down, the aftermath of the festive celebrations did not remain without consequences.

"Rhein in flames" ends catastrophic

After the spectacular fireworks, a clip published on Instagram showed frightening scenes. Dozens of swans panicked in front of the fireworks, which was fired in the middle of the breeding season. The shock about the triggered panic in the animals was considerable because the water birds had protected themselves near their nests at night.

The account "tierotruf.de" commented concerns about the circumstances under which the fireworks took place. The loud explosions not only led to panic among the animals, but also also to a tragic incident in which a swan lost life. These worrying events were taken into account by the animal rescuers, which criticized the insufficient consideration of animal welfare.

An animal savior emphasized that something like this has never been experienced in the intensity. He referred to the obvious fear of the animals and was stunned that the crowd on the bank still applauded. This divergence between human joy and the misery of the animals confirms the need for a comprehensive discussion about the consequences of public events on the local wildlife.

The animal savior is determined not to leave this problem as a stand and want to act against the city of Bonn. Your demand is aimed at preventing the fireworks in the Rheinauen in the coming year. The commitment of the rescuers who put the well -being of the animals in the foreground could help to ensure that suitable measures are taken to protect the animal world in the future.