8 Western gulls found dead in Huntington Beach, 4 others fighting for survival
(Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center)
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. - Eight Western gulls were found dead on Huntington State Beach and four others continue to fight for survival after they were possibly poisoned, wildlife officials said.
(Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center)
The Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center received a call Thursday morning regarding numerous dying Western Gulls on the shore. A wildlife technician, wildlife manager and three volunteers arrived at the beach and found 12 gulls mixed up with seaweed that made it "appear like the birds were washed to shore from the sea during the morning's high tide," according to Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center. Eight of the gulls were pronounced dead at the scene.
(Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center)
The four others were taken to the wildlife's center facility and were treated for toxicity.
Wildlife officials were unable to catch two other gulls they believe are part of the sick flock.
(Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center)
Anyone with any information about the incident or those who may see a sick gull on the beach are asked to call Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center at 714-374-5587.
The center which is solely funded by donations also asked for financial assistance that will go toward yhe gulls' treatment.