GRAPHIC: Nearly 50 birds crushed to death by truck driver, wildlife officials say

Truck Driver Runs Over Dozens of Birds in Florida

Florida wildlife officials are investigating an incident where nearly 50 birds were crushed to death by a truck driver in Brevard County.

According to rescuers, only one bird survived the ordeal. The birds, including seagulls and other shore birds, were killed when someone in a truck intentionally ran over them as they were gathered on the ground.

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Heather Pepe, with Wild Florida Rescue, expressed shock and disgust at the incident, saying "How that person hit them, though, and even in the road, I don’t know. They would have stepped on the gas and purposely did it."

The incident occurred last Friday, and officials are still investigating the matter.

Author's summary: Truck driver intentionally runs over dozens of birds in Florida.

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WITN WITN — 2025-10-18

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