The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is imploring Americans not to let go of balloons outside. According to the agency, their impact on wild animals is quite negative—and often fatal.


The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is imploring Americans not to let go of balloons outside. 
According to the agency, their impact on wild animals is quite negative—and often fatal. 


Many animals are attracted to balloons' bright colors and treat them as food which can harm or kill them.  Many more are simply caught up in hanging balloon strings where they are injured or strangled to death. 


Sea turtles are particularly at risk as they commonly surface to breathe and then mistake wayward balloons for food. 


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