The mysterious deaths of over 300 elephants in Botswana earlier this year may be the result of toxic algae in the water, officials say. The sudden die-off of the elephants close to the country’s Okavango Delta sent wildlife experts and government officials searching for answers. 'CATASTROPHIC' ELEPHANT DEATHS MYSTERY: HUNDREDS HAVE DROPPED DEAD IN BOTSWANA, AND NO ONE KNOWS WHYThe unexplained deaths ceased after the water pans dried up, said Taolo in a press conference in Gaborone, the capital. The mysterious deaths also sparked concerns about the potential health impact on people living in the local area. Dr. Niall McCann, director of conservation at U.K.-based charity National Park Rescue, described the toxin-related deaths as a strong hypothesis.

Source: Fox News September 28, 2020 19:41 UTC