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Intoxicated Vultures Rescued in Connecticut After Dumpster Diving Incident

Two black vultures were treated and released after consuming fermented cocktail fruit from a dumpster, leading to severe intoxication.

  • Two black vultures found unable to stand or fly in Watertown, Connecticut, were rescued by A Place Called Hope.
  • The birds had ingested alcohol-soaked fruits from an unsecured dumpster, leading to their temporary incapacitation.
  • After receiving fluids and a substantial meal, the vultures recovered and were released back into the wild.
  • Wildlife experts remind the public to secure trash to prevent wildlife from accessing potentially harmful substances.
  • The incident highlights issues of urban wildlife management and the unexpected dangers of human waste.
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