Malaysia resort stops using shotguns to kill crows after backlash
As tourists dined nearby, a local outcry forced officials to reconsider their crow control tactics in the bustling Penang resort area
It was around 7pm on Sunday in Batu Ferringhi – a time when crows typically roost and tourists flock to the shops and eateries below the trees. Upset by the timing, the woman began recording the operation on her phone.
According to an official from Penang Island City Council, she approached the animal control team at the intersection of Jalan Sungai Emas, demanding that they cease the operation. “Following this, the senior officer in charge decided to halt the operation,” he said.
The council official explained that the crow-control measures were being implemented to reduce the bird population, which had been causing disturbances based on public complaints.
He added that the operation was monitored by two police officers to prevent any danger to people or property as a safety precaution.
Crows, like pigeons and rats, are classified in Malaysia as public pests due to their potential to spread diseases.
