Protected Mahogany Trees Cut Illegally Along Florida's I-95
Nearly a dozen threatened mahogany trees were cut down illegally near I-95 in Florida, without authorization from the transportation department.
Foto: CBS News MiamiIn Florida, close to twelve protected mahogany trees were illegally cut down along the I-95 highway. These trees belong to a species considered threatened in the state.
The Florida Department of Transportation clarified that it did not approve or order the removal of these trees. The incident has raised concerns about environmental protection enforcement.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as eerie and unsettling, comparing it to a zombie apocalypse due to the sudden and extensive tree cutting.
Authorities are investigating the illegal activity to determine who is responsible for the unauthorized removal of the mahogany trees.