A mystery in Richmond, California, has residents alarmed as multiple birds have reportedly been found dead, with some witnesses describing them as “exploding” upon landing on power lines. Local speculation includes electrocution and possible foul play, leading the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to investigate, which indicated that injuries on some birds were consistent with trauma from a pellet or BB gun, not electrocution. Despite Pacific Gas and Electric’s compliance with avian safety standards, the community remains distressed and seeks answers to halt the bird deaths.
