Nearly 50 birds crushed to death by truck driver in Florida, wildlife officials say

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (WESH) — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating after a truck driver was accused of running over nearly 50 birds in Brevard County.

FWC officials said they responded to a call from the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office regarding an incident at the Port Canaveral Cargo Dock.

Initial reports indicate that a person drove a truck through a large group of birds, killing 35 at the scene, while 13 others were euthanized due to injuries.

Only one bird survived, according to officials.

Heather Pepe, co-founder of Wild Florida Rescue, described the heartbreaking situation:

“All killed in an instant … left the 13 to suffer until they were put down or died,” she said. “How this person hit them though, even in the road. I don’t know, they would