Claremont Man Arrested for Killing Beloved Egret at Lake Gregory

The suspect was charged with animal cruelty after being filmed attacking the bird known as Arthur.

The incident occurred on October 23 at Lake Gregory in the San Bernardino Mountains.
Jeremy Jansen, 36, was identified and arrested based on video evidence and witness statements.
Witnesses reported seeing two men throwing rocks at ducks before targeting the egret.
A second individual allegedly ended the bird's suffering by breaking its neck.
Arthur, the egret, was a well-known and cherished figure among local residents.