Puffer fish kills eight and hospitalizes 170!

BANGLADESH - April 22, 2008 - In the past week suspected puffer fish poisoning has been responsible for killing eight people and hospitalizing over 170 more.

The eight deaths occurred in Bangladesh in the Narsingdi district where 38 people - including a fishmonger - were affected after eating what locals call potka fish.

Six people died at home and a further two are in hospital whilst the rest were admitted after falling sick as a result of eating the fish.

The local union chairman also reported that crows, cats and dogs had died after eating the skin of the fish.

Ed. Note:  Perhaps this is some new "terrorist" attack?  Maybe we should round up all of the fishmongers on the premise that they might be plotting against us... because they are jealous of our freedoms!