Bonn under fire: Animal rights activists demand the end of Rhine on fire!
Bonn under fire: Animal rights activists demand the end of Rhine on fire!
On May 3, 2025, the popular event "Rhein in Flames" took place in Bonn, which attracted around 100,000 visitors. However, there was a serious incident during the event. A storm led to a temporary closure of the event, and an external drone prevented the planned start of the drone show. This for many highlights of the evening, the drone spectacle, was canceled due to security risks. Nevertheless, visitors experienced a 14-minute fireworks that took place despite the adverse circumstances. However, the following events throw a shadow on the festival.
In the morning after the event, the animal savior Stefan Bröckling found a died swan. This happened in the immediate vicinity of the event area, and Bröckling suspects that the swan could have flown against a high -voltage line or a construction fence out of panic. He said the fear that many other animals could not have survived the night. Bröckling has prompted this tragedy to demand consequences and vehemently speak out against the next edition of "Rhein on Flames". In a message to his 120,000 Instagram followers, he plans to obtain support for his position and to draw attention to the animal suffering topic. Critical voices on Instagram described the death of animals as unacceptable and demand a rethink.
animal protection in the discussion
The incidents around "Rhine in Flames" produced extensive criticism of animal rights activists. A video that was recorded during the fireworks shows a scented -out swans that were frightened by the loud noises. In this context, the NABU calls for a ban on fireworks in the breeding season and time distances of at least two kilometers to nature reserves. This requirement is supported by recent scientific observations, which show that fireworks mean considerable damage to wild animals, especially birds. The NABU reports that water birds are already affected by fireworks in distances of two to seven kilometers and often have to leave their rest and sleeping areas.
In view of the ongoing discussion, the city of Bonn reacted and commissioned a planning office for nature and species protection. This will carefully observe the behavior of the animals during the event. In addition, a scientific study for the coming year is planned to provide information on improving animal welfare. It is also considered to have fireworks take place in a different place or at a later date in order to take the animals' breeding season into account. Last year the fireworks have already been shortened by half and quieter, which can be seen as a small progress.The events of "Rhein in Flames" show clear tensions between the tradition of fireworks and the legitimate concerns of animal rights activists. It remains to be seen which measures are taken to ensure better protection for animals and at the same time maintain the fascination for such large events. The city of Bonn and the organizers are under pressure to find solutions that take into account both the protection of animals and the interests of visitors.
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