Birds killed by vehicle at Port Canaveral, authorities say
Wildlife officials are investigating after a driver allegedly plowed through a flock of shore birds at Port Canaveral on Friday. The incident killed dozens and injured others in what rescuers described as a "disturbing and deliberate act."
PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. - Wildlife officials are investigating after a driver allegedly plowed through a flock of shore birds at Port Canaveral on Friday.
The incident killed dozens and injured others in what rescuers described as a "disturbing and deliberate act."
What we know:
Wild Florida Rescue got the call on Friday, and a volunteer rushed to the scene at Port Canaveral. The killing took place near a cargo dock at the port.
The shore birds had broken wings and legs. Rescuers tried to sa