Dozens of Shore Birds Killed at Port Canaveral
Wildlife officials are investigating a "disturbing and deliberate act" after a driver allegedly ran over a flock of shore birds at Port Canaveral.
The incident occurred near the Port Canaveral Cargo Dock, where a truck drove through the flock, killing nearly 50 birds.
- 35 birds were killed instantly
- 13 others were later euthanized due to catastrophic injuries
- Only one bird is known to have survived
a "disturbing and deliberate act"
Author's summary: Truck kills dozens of shore birds at Port Canaveral.