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Hundreds of dead pelicans wash up on Peru’s beaches just weeks after 600 dolphins died in the SAME waters

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At least 1,200 pelicans and other sea-faring birds have washed up dead on Peru’s northern coastline, just weeks after 600 dolphins died in the same region.

Now, the Peruvian government has issued a health alert, asking people stay off the beaches until scientists can figure out what is causing the massive die-offs.

The Health Ministry recommended stopped short of a ban and called on health officials to use gloves, masks and other [...]