Wildlife officials are investigating an incident where a driver allegedly plowed through a flock of shore birds at Port Canaveral, killing dozens and injuring others.
The incident occurred on Friday near a cargo dock at the port. Rescuers from Wild Florida Rescue described it as a "disturbing and deliberate act."
A disturbing and deliberate act.
The shore birds had broken wings and legs. Rescuers tried to save them by taking them to the Florida Wildlife Hospital, but many were too badly hurt and couldn’t be saved.
Multiple agencies, including the U.S. Fish & Wildlife and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), are investigating the incident. The FWC has a suspect.
Author's summary: Driver kills dozens of birds at Port Canaveral.