Bronx Zoo veterinary pathologists determined thatin addition to the traumatic injuries, Flaco had two significant underlying conditions.
This virus has been previously found in New York City pigeons and owls.
I’m absolutely sick to my stomach over this news.
Let’s address the issues:
1.
Exposure to FOUR DIFFERENT rodenticides
Everyone knows the rat problem in New York City is out of control.
Knowing our never ending issues with these disgusting creatures, how could anyone have OKed Flaco’s continued freedom?
Was this an inside job?
Severe pigeon herpesvirus from feral pigeons
Ah, yes, rats with wings.
Before today, I had no idea these pigeons were flying around, feral and with herpes.
Seemingly “not harmful” to them, but deadly to anyone who would ingest them.
Where were our warnings?
All we’ve ever been told is that “pigeons are gross.”
Are we implying that Flaco was having INTERCOURSE with these miscreants?
Truly troubling behavior from this anonymous hater.
From where I sit, Flaco was set up to fail.
We aren’t free, we aren’t safe, and we shouldn’t pretend to think otherwise.
