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Endangered Mako Shark Washed Ashore off Mersin, Türkiye

An endangered shortfin mako shark, found alive but unable to be rescued in Mersin, Türkiye, was taken to the Maritime Museum for evaluation. Despite extensive efforts by Coast Guard teams and experts, including attempts to return it to the sea, the shark, carrying a fishing hook, tragically washed ashore again and succumbed. This endangered species was then transferred to Mersin University Faculty of Fisheries for further examination, highlighting the challenges faced by these endangered creatures.

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Monsoon Rains Kill 17 in Pakistan

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Monsoon rains have claimed 17 lives in Pakistan, with flash floods hitting Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces. In Swat, nine people drowned while trying to rescue children who fell into a river during a family picnic. Search operations are ongoing for four missing individuals. Eight more deaths were reported in Punjab due to roof collapses, lightning, and floods. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif expressed sorrow over the tragedy.

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