State wildlife officials are investigating reports of a dead bird at Weston Town Center, a shopping hotspot.
The investigation began late Wednesday afternoon after the Florida Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation received a tip that “birds and small animals may have been poisoned at a restaurant in Broward County,” said agency spokeswoman Ariel. Mr. Callender said.
The mall’s property manager could not be reached by phone or email for comment Thursday, but an attorney representing them told WPLG-Ch. A tenant hired a pest control company to remove birds interfering with an outdoor dining area and told the property management company the pest control company assured them the birds would not be harmed, it was revealed on Tuesday. became.
“We are fully cooperating with the investigation,” attorney Stephen James Harner told the South Florida Sun Sentinel, declining further comment.
City officials sounded the alarm and asked for the public’s help.
Weston City Hall posted X (formerly on Twitter): “We are aware of reports of dead or dying birds in the area of Weston Town Center. These incidents are being investigated by FWC with assistance from BSO. Birds If you find a dead or dying bird, please report it to FWC. Do not attempt to dispose of the bird.”
Lisa J. Huriash can be reached at lhuriash@sunsentinel.com. Follow @LisaHuriash on X (formerly Twitter)
