CAMEO+ eventENVIRONMENT2026-04-21馃嚭馃嚫
Hundreds of mothballs scattered on Florida beach near bird nesting site
source: unknown individual -> target: black skimmers
On 2026-04-21, hundreds of toxic mothballs were reportedly scattered across St. Pete Beach in Pinellas County, Florida, near a protected black skimmer nesting area. Wildlife officials said the pesticide-filled balls could release harmful fumes and posed serious toxicity issues for the birds, and residents helped remove them.
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St. Pete BeachFloridaNorth AmericaUnited StatesNorth America27.725, -82.743
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