Bats getting electrocuted at Saul kere lake

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 Bats are regularly getting Electrocuted at Saul Kere lake because of open wires passing through the trees. 




Promptly resolved by Bescom staff but they dont have any permanent resolution to this problem.



Watch the video here





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