FWC, Federal Wildlife Agents Probe Port Canaveral Truck Strike That Killed Dozens of Shore Birds

Overview

• On Oct. 10 at the Port Canaveral cargo dock, a truck allegedly drove through a flock of shore birds, with 35 found dead on scene, 13 later euthanized, and one survivor reported by officials.
• FWC says the investigation remains active with assistance from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
• Investigators reviewed video, collected physical evidence, obtained witness statements, and interviewed a suspect, according to FWC.
• No charges have been announced and the suspect’s identity has not been released pending prosecutorial review.
• Wild Florida Rescue and Florida Wildlife Hospital responded to treat injured birds, and the rescue group described the incident as a disturbing and deliberate act while noting prior mass bird deaths at the port.