Wildlife
officials in Wakulla County are concerned that someone is
purposefully injuring baby pelicans in the area.
Nearly
two dozen of the birds have been found since December and most will
never be able to fly again.
All
of the injured birds were found in Panacea, mainly between the
Gulf Specimen Marine Lab and Mad Anthony's.
The
pelicans are not even a year old.
All
of them were found with one wing broken in half.
Initially
officials believed the injuries were part of the young pelicans
learning to dive and fish, but now it seems the injuries are being
intentionally inflicted.
The
Florida Wild Mammal Association, which is treating more than 20 of
the birds, say the pelicans appear to have been grabbed by the
wings and smashed, snapping the humerus or joints in the elbow.
The
birds were then thrown back into the water, unable to fly, hunt or
eat.
Basically
they were left to die.
If
you have any information about any person or persons involved
please report it immediately.
This
is a federal offense and it is being investigated by the Florida Fish
and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
To
report a sighting of abuse or a particular incident please call the
FWC Hotline at 1-888-404-3922.
Take
photos or videos if possible for evidence.
If
you see an injured pelican, please pick it up if possible and bring
it to the Florida Wild Mammal Association immediately.
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