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Florida Officials Probe Ross Creations Video Showing Opossum Launched From Catapult

Officials say the case is under review, with the wildlife commission coordinating with local prosecutors.

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Who Is 'Ross Creations' And What Did He Do? The Viral 'Opossum Launcher' Controversy And Investigation Explained
Ross Creations Opossum Launcher Controversy

Overview

  • Sarasota County Sheriff's Office confirms receiving multiple complaints about the video and says an investigation is underway.
  • The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says it is working with the Sarasota County State Attorney’s Office on the case.
  • FWC emphasized it takes wildlife violations seriously and urged tips to its Wildlife Alert Hotline at 888-404-FWCC (3922).
  • The late-November Instagram clip shows Charles Ross luring an opossum into a catapult device and launching it, after which the animal is seen hobbling away.
  • Ross, a Florida-based prank creator with millions of followers, has not issued a public statement, and the video remains on his Instagram, where it has drawn heavy criticism.