Following the death of 39 flamingos after being hit by an Emirates flight, the airline spokesperson said that the aircraft had also been damaged in the incident, adding that the airline company is cooperating with the authorities on the matter.

"Emirates can confirm that EK508 from Dubai to Mumbai on 20 May was involved in a bird strike incident upon landing. The aircraft landed safely and all passengers and crew disembarked without injury; however, sadly, a number of flamingos were lost and Emirates is cooperating with the authorities on the matter," a statement from an Emirates spokesperson noted.