Viral Orangutan Rescued In Indonesia Dies Hours After Suspected Wildfire Smoke Exposure
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Sampurna, an orangutan victim of forest and land fires in Ketapang, died after struggling to breathe despite receiving intensive care.
The death of an orangutan named Sampurna in Ketapang, West Kalimantan, is a reminder that smoke from forest and peat fires threatens more than just wildlife.
jogja.jpnn.com, YOGYAKARTA - Forest and land fires (karhutla) have once again claimed the lives of wildlife in Kalimantan. The tragic death of a male orangutan named Sampurna in a palm oil plantation in Ketapang, West Kalimantan, on Sunday (August 30th) has raised a stark alarm about the serious threat forest and land fires pose to the survival of this rare species.
The West Kalimantan Natural Resources Conservation Agency confirmed the death of an orangutan named Sempurna, who was previously found weak and experiencing respiratory problems due to exposure to forest and land fire smoke.
The Perfect orangutan, which was found in a weak condition in Ketapang, West Kalimantan, was confirmed dead after experiencing respiratory problems.
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