Title: Fireworks or animal suffering? Animal rights activists demands

Rhein in flames in Bonn: Video shows cruelty to animals

The event "Rhein in Flames" in Bonn, which took place on May 3, has come under criticism due to allegations on cruelty to animals. A video by animal rights activist Stefan Bröckling shows the terrifying consequences of the fireworks to the local wildlife. A dead swan is presented in the video, which is obviously panicked by the pyrotechnic effects and may have been fatally injured.

Bröckling, who launched the "Tiere emergency call", describes the drastic effects of the fireworks on the wildlife in the area. The swan was found on a bridge in the morning after the event, which sees Bröckling as a clear indication that the animal flew up in panic and bumped into a power mast. "The fact is that the swan was only in the air because of the fireworks," he explains and points out that such animals usually do not open at night.

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The recordings show an impressive but disturbing view of the fireworks. While many spectators admire the light explosions, the negative consequences for the water birds often go under. The extreme noises of the rockets create a stressful environment for the animals, which leads to chaotic escape reactions.

Bröckling also criticizes the organizers' decision to have the fireworks in the immediate vicinity of the Rheinauensee takes place, especially during the breeding season. Numerous birds nest in this habitat, including gray heron and Canada ment. He demands that the spectacle are no longer compatible with the protection of the wild animals and plans legal steps to prevent the implementation of similar events in the future.

The city of Bonn was also made responsible for its decision to approve the event. Bröckling criticizes that a mayor who stands for green values ​​does not occur more actively for animal welfare. "It is incomprehensible that thousands of people are entertained here while the animals have been in fear," continued Bröckling.

The allegations do not remain without consequences. The "Tiereothilfe" plans to check the legal basis for such events to ensure that the rights of the wild animals are respected. The discussion about the balance between cultural events and the protection of the wildlife is becoming increasingly relevant in public.