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Plumber Finds Vulture Nest During Routine Call
16 Aug
Summary
- A plumber discovered a vulture nest while investigating a sewer gas smell.
- The vultures had laid eggs and were living under the house.
- A dead deer was the actual source of the foul odor.
A Texas plumber received a call about a persistent "sewer gas smell" emanating from a home in Comal County. Upon investigating the plumbing, Gary Gilbert was surprised to find a pair of vultures residing beneath the property. Initially, he suspected the birds might be connected to the odor.
Gilbert soon discovered that a dead deer, located in a different bathroom, was the actual source of the foul smell. The vultures, however, were not present to scavenge but had actually built a nest and laid eggs under the house, having lived there for some time.
The plumber confirmed the vultures posed no danger and were not responsible for the smell. Once the dead deer was removed, the situation was resolved, leaving Gilbert with an unusual and memorable experience from a seemingly ordinary service call.
