Dozens of Shore Birds Killed After Truck Plows Through Flock at Port Canaveral; FWC Investigation Underway - Space Coast Daily

Dozens of Shore Birds Killed at Port Canaveral

Wildlife officials are investigating a "disturbing and deliberate act" after a driver allegedly ran over a flock of shore birds at Port Canaveral.

A truck drove directly through the flock, killing nearly 50 birds. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), 35 birds were killed instantly, while 13 others were later euthanized due to catastrophic injuries.

Only one bird is known to have survived the incident, which occurred near the Port Canaveral Cargo Dock.

a “disturbing and deliberate act”

Author's summary: Truck kills dozens of shore birds at Port Canaveral.

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Space Coast Daily Space Coast Daily — 2025-10-17

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