Posted on 04/22/2024 7:50:07 AM PDT by Red Badger
April 19 (UPI) -- An animal rescue group in Connecticut said a pair of drunk vultures were treated with fluids and "a big breakfast" before being released.
A Place Called Hope said in a Facebook post that the "dynamic duo" had been "dumpster diving" and ended up eating something "that was fermented enough to cause severe intoxication."
The rescue said the vultures were initially thought to be seriously ill, but testing confirmed they were merely "too drunk to fly."
"They only needed fluids and to be tucked in overnight... and fed a BIG breakfast the next day," the post said.
The vultures were released back into the wild and successfully rejoined their colony.
"Remember, your cocktail fruit that ends up in a dumpster can end up intoxicating wildlife if the dumpster is not kept closed," the post said.
That’s inGINuity for ya!
The poor birds were too soused to fly when found, so they tried to rum away.
I am getting up there in age, but I don't recall ever seeing a bird dumpster diving. They may hit a full dumpster or a mostly full dumpster, but never an empty one. During previous travels to the north, it seams seagulls have a fondness for McDonald's french fries..
They weren’t exactly at the Pinnacle of performance.
Well, I give them credit for taking a shot at it instead of wining about their situation.
They were rather tipsy in flight but were pleased when they received not only cheers, but booze from the crowd.
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