Swiss dolphin deaths possibly linked to rave

Cylinder · 8th May 2012, 05:50 AM

Report: Dolphins died of drug overdose after rave

Quote:

Two dolphins at a Swiss theme park died after ingesting a heroin substitute around the same time as a weekend rave at the park last November, according to reports from Switzerland.

A toxicology report from a forensics institute in St. Gallen, Switzerland, showed tests found traces of the heroin substitute buprenorphine in the dolphins' urine, according to a report in London's Daily Mail online, citing Swiss media reports.

The dolphins died within five days of each other in November, after the area near their pool in the Connyland marine park had been rented out for a weekend rave, according to the reports.

Cornelis van Elk, a Dutch marine biologist, said the drugs turn off a part of the dolphins' brains which tells them when to surface for air.

Yea - I know - they're really porpises.

Ryokan · 8th May 2012, 07:19 AM

Do you think someone did it on porpoise?

Skeptical Greg · 8th May 2012, 09:07 AM

Soy-antly ... Yuk, yuk, yuk ...

Halfcentaur · 9th May 2012, 03:15 AM

I don't understand why someone would give a dolphin buprenorphine. It does not provide a high, it binds to opiate receptors and fools the brain into believing it is satisfied. If you are not a habitual opiate user, it will have the effect of a powerful narcotic however in that it will knock you out pretty much with intense nausea and a sedated effect without any euphoria.

It sounds like someone maybe dropped it on accident into the water while being flippant (flipperz)? Buprenorphine is a miracle drug for helping opiate addicts get their lives back and feel normal without the high and dangers of methadone. It comes in tablets and strips which dissolve in moments when wet. It's a shame to see it involved in a such an incident.

8th May 2012, 05:50 AM	#1
Cylinder Illuminator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Arkansas Posts: 3,853	Swiss dolphin deaths possibly linked to rave Report: Dolphins died of drug overdose after rave Quote: Two dolphins at a Swiss theme park died after ingesting a heroin substitute around the same time as a weekend rave at the park last November, according to reports from Switzerland. A toxicology report from a forensics institute in St. Gallen, Switzerland, showed tests found traces of the heroin substitute buprenorphine in the dolphins' urine, according to a report in London's Daily Mail online, citing Swiss media reports. The dolphins died within five days of each other in November, after the area near their pool in the Connyland marine park had been rented out for a weekend rave, according to the reports. Cornelis van Elk, a Dutch marine biologist, said the drugs turn off a part of the dolphins' brains which tells them when to surface for air. Yea - I know - they're really porpises.
	__________________ If you will not fight for the right when you can easily win without bloodshed ; if you will not fight when your victory will be sure and not too costly; you may come to the moment when you will have to fight with all the odds against you and only a precarious chance of survival. There may even be a worse case. You may have to fight when there is no hope of victory, because it is better to perish than live as slaves. - Winston Churchill, The Gathering Storm

8th May 2012, 09:07 AM	#3
Skeptical Greg Agave Wine Connoisseur Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Just past 'Resume Speed' Posts: 12,873	Soy-antly ... Yuk, yuk, yuk ...
	__________________ " Somewhere between Jesus dying on the cross, and a giant bunny hiding eggs,there seems to be a gap in information. " Stan - Southpark Prove your computer is not a wimp ! Join the JREF Folders ! Team 13232

9th May 2012, 03:15 AM	#4
Halfcentaur Philosopher Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 5,946	I don't understand why someone would give a dolphin buprenorphine. It does not provide a high, it binds to opiate receptors and fools the brain into believing it is satisfied. If you are not a habitual opiate user, it will have the effect of a powerful narcotic however in that it will knock you out pretty much with intense nausea and a sedated effect without any euphoria. It sounds like someone maybe dropped it on accident into the water while being flippant (flipperz)? Buprenorphine is a miracle drug for helping opiate addicts get their lives back and feel normal without the high and dangers of methadone. It comes in tablets and strips which dissolve in moments when wet. It's a shame to see it involved in a such an incident.
Halfcentaur Philosopher Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 5,946

8th May 2012, 07:19 AM	#2
Ryokan Insert something funny here Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Norway Posts: 8,172	Do you think someone did it on porpoise?