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"Death Flight" of mayflies in Sakarya River creates unique spectacle and traffic hazards

Sakarya River has witnessed the emergence of adult mayflies, leading to the phenomenon known as the "death flight" of these insects. Mayflies, which spend about 99% of their lives in larval form underwater, have completed their maturation process of 1 to 3 years in the Sakarya River.

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The emergence and mass death of mayflies is a relatively common natural event and often draws attention due to its visual impact and unique behavior.