Zambians warned not to eat dead wildlife after anthrax kills dozens of animals
At least 12 people are being treated for anthrax after eating infected meat from wildlife carcasses.
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"The sad story about the deaths of this wildlife is that the carcasses ended up being eaten by the local people - that's what they depend on for their food."
— Norman Chipakupaku , Executive
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At least 12 people are being treated for anthrax after eating infected meat from wildlife carcasses.
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