Exotic Incident #2598
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Tampa, FL - USA
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Incident Date:
02/08/2016
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Summary:
Joseph Carrao reached into a pen and picked up a Chilean flamingo named Pinky, who he then slammed into the ground “in a rage.” Veterinarians made the decision to euthanize Pinky due to the severity of her injuries. Carrao was charged with felony animal cruelty.