Ohio Officials Find No Evidence of Alleged Haitian Goose Hunting in Springfield

Despite multiple reports and police calls, authorities say there is no proof to substantiate claims of wildlife abductions by Haitian immigrants.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) investigated two separate reports of Haitian individuals allegedly taking waterfowl from Snyder Park in Springfield.
Both incidents, one reported in March and the other in August, involved claims of people placing geese and ducks into trash bags and driving away.
ODNR and local officials found no supporting evidence, such as photos, videos, or dead geese, to validate the claims of wildlife abductions.
The influx of Haitian migrants to Springfield, estimated between 12,000 to 20,000, has strained local resources, leading to cultural tensions and misinformation.
Authorities and fact-checkers have dismissed the allegations as unfounded, with some attributing the rumors to discriminatory stereotypes.