7th June 2023 – (Hong Kong) Early this morning (June 7th) at around 6.30am, a man who was exercising and walking at the Ma Tau Wai Service Reservoir Playground in Quarry Hill made a shocking discovery. he found multiple sparrows, pigeons, and doves dead on the ground, with scattered corn kernels nearby. It is suspected that someone intentionally poisoned the birds, prompting the group to report the incident to the authorities.
Upon arrival, investigators discovered the bodies of several dozen birds. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) was called to the scene and will conduct further investigations. The cause of the incident is yet to be determined, but it is believed to be an act of malicious poisoning.