Residents denounce delay in rescuing injured heron after attack in Belém Regulars at Batista Campos square, in Belém, denounced the delay in treating an injured heron this Sunday (7). The bird was found badly injured and with mobility difficulties after being attacked by vultures in the area. A regular who recorded the scene on video reported that she called the Environmental Police Battalion (BPA) in the early hours of the morning. However, according to the report, no garrison had arrived at the location until early afternoon, which generated outrage among those who were following the animal's suffering. In a statement, the Military Police (PM) only informed that the Environmental Police Battalion rescued the heron and that the animal will be sent for specialized veterinary care. No details were provided about the reason for the delay reported by residents. Heron was injured and weakened after being attacked by vultures in Batista Campos square. Reproduction / TV Liberal ✅ Follow the g1 Pará channel on WhatsApp Frequent death of herons Those who pass by Batista Campos square every day claim to have witnessed birds falling dead while walking. The difficulty in getting help for the animals is also a point of criticism. Regulars and workers at Batista Campos square, Belém's postcard, denounce the constant death of herons, in addition to a possible uncontrolled increase in the bird population, which results in the accumulation of feces and bad smells in several areas of the space. Sick and dead animals are frequently seen by those passing through Batista Campos square, in Belém. Reproduction / TV Liberal The situation directly affects the local economy. Coconut water seller, Paulo Figueiredo, says that sales have fallen drastically. According to him, the strong odor and the risk of being hit by feces keep customers away. "People who jog (walk) don't even pass by this side of the street anymore because of the dirt", laments the seller. Regulars said they need to run in certain sections to avoid "accidents" with the birds' needs. Despite the presence of urban cleaning teams, the action is considered insufficient, as benches and children's toys remain constantly dirty. The City of Belém, through the Department of the Environment (Semma), informed that the animals under the responsibility of municipal management are those in captivity and not those free-ranging, such as herons. Environmental causes Batista Campos Square, in Belém. Belém Agency According to local biologists, herons seek out the square because it is one of the few spaces in the city that still preserves large trees, ideal for building nests. Biologist Basílio Guerreiro warns of the urgent need for technical investigation. "If many animals die in the same period, it is necessary to carry out necropsy tests to identify whether the cause is a viral, bacterial disease or physical injury", he explains. The community states that it has been seeking solutions from public authorities for more than a month. According to doctor Andreia Lobato, who frequents the square, contacts were made with the Zoonoses Center and Adepará, but so far there has been no effective response or action plan to care for the birds, which are considered cultural symbols of the capital of Pará. Regarding the case, Ibama Brazilian Institute of the Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (Ibama) reported that, to date, there are no studies or management actions underway by the agency's superintendence in Pará specifically aimed at the heron population there. The institute highlighted that any intervention requires a prior technical diagnosis, prepared by qualified professionals, which must be presented by the municipality to the competent environmental agency. g1 requested more information and a position from Adepará regarding the allegations, but did not receive responses until the publication of this report.