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Tourist Convicted of Animal Cruelty After Stealing Vegas Flamingo
A Canadian tourist has been found guilty of animal cruelty and felony charges after abducting a Chilean flamingo named Peachy from a Las Vegas hotel habitat. Mitchell Fairbarn admitted to taking the bird during a heavy drinking session, though his defense argued it was a foolish prank rather than malicious harm. Expert testimony revealed the bird suffered physical injuries, and the defendant now faces potential prison time following the jury's verdict.