Watch: Doctors Remove Discarded Face Mask From Siberian Husky's Stomach, Video Goes Viral
The viral video led to a discussion on the internet underlining the dire need to understand how to dispose of masks properly.
The covid-19 pandemic has made the use of face masks and PPE kits a norm all over the world. In India, the virulent strain of the virus has mandated the need for double-masking.
However, one thing that people still haven't learnt is the proper disposal of these masks. It has become a matter of grave concern for health professionals and frontline workers. Moreover, the irresponsible way of masks disposal is threatening our ecosystem including stray animals.
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Case in point: A terrifying incident came to notice in Tamil Nadu when a video of a team of veterinarians removing a face mask from the stomach of a Siberian Husky went viral.
The video was shared by IAS officer Supriya Sahu on Twitter with the caption, ¡°The masks we carelessly throw away can end up killing animals. A team of veterinarians from TN University of Veterinary & animal sciences at Chennai successfully removed a face mask from the stomach of a Siberian Husky dog. Video not for faint-hearted. Please ensure safe disposal."
The masks we carelessly throw away can end up killing animals.A team of veterinarians from TN University of Veterinary & animal sciences at Chennai successfully removed a face mask from the stomach of a Siberian Husky dog. Video not for faint hearted.Please ensure safe disposal pic.twitter.com/rdC72gjxLr
¡ª Supriya Sahu IAS (@supriyasahuias) June 12, 2021
The dog must have swallowed the mask which was probably lying unattended.
The viral video led to a discussion on the internet underlining the dire need to understand how to dispose of masks properly. One user wrote, "Oh my god. Plz throw mask in dust bin only. Don't throw outside any were.(sic)"
Another commented, "I salute the team of the veterinary doctors & their colleagues for the proper treatment. A silent message for all of us that we should properly dispose the masks &have common sense,do not play with the lives of the poor animals/ birds as our casual behaviour can cause death....(sic)"
"I am grateful to the Veterinarians for having removed the used mask from this animal. Awarness on the disposal of used masks be spread among the public should be considered by the Government for prevention of the same in future," wrote a third user.
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Please be careful of how your discard your face masks, gloves etc.
