Mexico investigates death of 250 stingrays found on beach
Dead rays may have been dumped on Chachalacas beach in Veracruz state by fisherman unable to get a good price for them
Associated Press in Veracruz
The Guardian, Wednesday 17 July 2013 10.26 BST
More than 250 stingrays were found dead on the beach near Chachalacas, in Veracruz, Mexico. Photograph: ZUMA / Rex Features
Mexican authorities are investigating the deaths of at least 250 stingrays found on a beach on the Gulf coast state of Veracruz.
Residents and visitors spotted the dead rays on Tuesday on the Chachalacas beach in the town of Ursulo Galvan and posted photos on social media.
Ursulo Galvan's mayor, Martin Verdejo, said witnesses told authorities that fishermen dumped the stingrays on the beach because they were not able to get a good price for them.
A food vendor, Adriana Loredo, said she was at the beach when she saw fishermen dumping the rays from their nets.
Chopped stingray wings are commonly served as snacks in Veracruz restaurants.
