Arrr, New York's famous owl Flaco met his demise from poison meant fer rats, aye matey!
2024-03-26
Avast ye! 'Tis a sad tale indeed! The infamous owl, Flaco, hath met his doom by crashing into a building like a landlubber. 'Tis said the scurvy dog had rat poison in his belly. May he rest in pieces, aye!
Avast ye scurvy dogs! 'Tis a sad tale of woe for New York City's own celebrity owl Flaco, who met his untimely demise at the hands of a pigeon-borne illness and rat poison, according to officials at the Bronx Zoo. This noble Eurasian eagle-owl was found dead in a Manhattan courtyard, having escaped from the Central Park Zoo and lived a daring life in the urban wilds that captured the hearts of New Yorkers.Although the initial cause of death was deemed to be trauma, further examination revealed that Flaco had been exposed to four different rat poisons and was suffering from a severe case of pigeon herpesvirus that had ravaged his organs. These ailments, combined with a traumatic injury, led to his unfortunate demise.After a dastardly vandal cut his cage, Flaco roamed the city freely, hunting rats with gusto. However, his newfound freedom also posed dangers, such as the risk of consuming poisoned prey. In his final days, Flaco's absence of nightly hooting raised concerns among bird enthusiasts.While Flaco's passing is indeed a tragedy, it serves as a stark reminder of the perils faced by wild birds in an urban setting. The zoo officials lay blame on the unknown miscreant who set him free, a crime that remains unsolved to this day. Farewell, brave Flaco, may ye rest in peace.