Galápagos restricts access to 9 sites after heavy rain; no wildlife deaths reported

Ecuador's Ministry of Environment restricted access to nine beaches and tourist attractions in the Galápagos Islands following heavy rainfall. No deaths of giant tortoises or wild birds have been reported, but the closures signal potential environmental stress and tourism disruption. The situation is developing as authorities assess impacts.

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