Nordelta in the center of the controversy, with the appearance of dead capybaras, which sparked a new debate.
Once again, the capybaras have sparked intense controversy in Nordelta, putting to the test the tense relationship between its residents and environmental defenders.
The recent appearance of three dead capybara pups due to the low water level has reignited the debate about the level of protection these rodents in their natural habitat deserve, in an area experiencing increasingly rapid urban growth.
The regrettable incident took place in the town of Rincón de Milberg, belonging to the district of Tigre. At this point, the three small pups could not overcome the containment wall bordering the body of water, becoming trapped and drowning due to the drastic decrease in water level.
Death of capybaras due to human intervention in Tigre
This led environmentalist Silvia Soto to directly point out that the construction of concrete sheet piles without adequate ramps is the crucial impediment that prevents animals from climbing and escaping from these situations.
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Silvia Soto delved into the issue, explaining: “They have removed their natural edges and, in addition, now they fence the edge in common areas.
If they fence the private lots, the situation worsens even more.” With a clear concern, she concluded her statement with the forceful phrase: “Wildlife is constantly at risk.”
The escalation of tension: “Out Capybaras” and threats in neighborhood chats
The response from a sector of the residents was not long in coming, manifesting itself in a worrying way.
A chat group among neighbors has been formed explicitly named “Out Capybaras,” reflecting the frustration and anger experienced by some property owners.
The conversations within this group expose a level of indignation that has escalated to threats over the deaths of capybaras.
One of the captured conversations shows a neighbor openly admitting: “Next time I’ll throw stones at them.” Another owner, visibly affected by the material damages, expressed: “They knocked over all the pots on the gallery, I’m going to kill them.”
Capybara family
The situation highlights an extreme polarization. Other neighbors, with an even more radicalized stance and a clear lack of empathy towards wildlife, expressed their frustration in an alarming way: “If the municipality doesn’t get its act together, people will solve it with gunshots (I offer myself). It’s private property, period.
It’s not very difficult. If you enter without permission, they will kill you.” These statements underline the growing tension and the latent danger for capybaras in the area.
