125 snakes killed in ExxonMobil Mayflower oil spill clean-up

ExxonMobil is reporting that more than 200 animals, including 125 snakes, were found dead at the site of the Mayflower oil spill, died while being transported, or were euthanized at the clean-up facility. From THV11.com:

David Eglinton, with ExxonMobil, said 238 animals were captured and 62 were declared dead on arrival, which means they were either found dead or died in transport. Of the 238 captured, 14 died and 64 were released, bringing the death total to 76. One duck, three turtles, and 125 snakes were euthanized, bringing the final total to 205 wildlife deaths. Exxon said the Unified Command and Arkansas Game and Fish Commission provided for the euthanasia in circumstances where the animals were critically injured or posed a risk to the safety of clean-up personnel.

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