Concerns over the well-being and safety of wildlife at TeWinkle Park in Costa Mesa are growing after several more ducks were found shot to death over the weekend.
An injured Egyptian goose was also spotted at the park before it was captured and euthanized due to its injuries. In total, about eight waterfowl have been killed in recent weeks.Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center Executive Director Debbie McGuire told Eyewitness News they're currently treating a Pekin duck from the park that was shot with pellets.She said according to the center's veterinarian, not all of the ducks died immediately.She's worried these incidents could escalate.
"If this person is getting comfortable killing ducks and geese, what's the next step?" asked McGuire. Matt Austin, another city resident, is outraged and hopes whoever is committing these crimes is caught. "For people to get away with this, that's absolutely not right, so I'm hoping we can set a good example and teach kids that things like this don't go unpunished," Austin said.He said they don't believe these shootings are taking place during normal park hours.
Anyone who may have information regarding these incidents is urged to call Costa Mesa Police at 714-754-5252.
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