A mallard duck is lucky to be alive after a close call with an arrow, thanks to some local wildlife veterinarians.
On Sunday, March 26, Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center in Huntington Beach received a mallard duck that had been shot with a dart arrow through its neck.
The injured bird was found at Kaiser Elementary School by Costa Mesa residents and brought to local animal control officers, who transported the bird to the specialists at the care center, according to executive director Debbie McGuire.
Doctors acted quickly to assess the bird, perform X-rays, and remove the arrow. The bird’s jaw and cheekbone were severely injured, but the arrow did not penetrate its trachea or fracture any bones.
McGuire said that this is just one instance of the little regard people can have for wildlife.
“What a horrific thing,” McGuire said. “I get so tired of seeing all of these injuries that are caused by humans.”
An animal cruelty investigation is being handled by the Newport Beach Police Department, which did not respond immediately respond to inquiries from this news organization.
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