On Saturday, 2 April 2011, many balloons were released at St Kilda to mark the autism week. This also marks the death of many defenceless animals and marine lives. Why?
These people are no different from many who release hundreds of balloons in "celebrating life" (for the deceased) events at funerals.
It is important to understand that once the helium gas has escaped from the balloons, they will fall into the rivers, streams, paddocks, etc. and pollute the environment and suffocate birds, small animals and marine lives.
Stop releasing balloons, stop pollution NOW!