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Drunk Tourist Steals Flamingo on Vegas Binger
20 Oct
Summary
- Man convicted of animal cruelty for stealing flamingo
- He took the bird after consuming 30-40 beers
- The flamingo suffered torn feathers and blood loss
A Canadian man, Mitchell Fairbarn, has been convicted of animal cruelty for taking a Chilean flamingo named Peachy from the Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel and Casino. The incident occurred in March while Fairbarn was on an alcohol-fueled visit to Las Vegas. Videos presented at his trial showed him carrying the bird to his hotel room. Fairbarn testified that he had consumed 30 to 40 beers before the event.
During the trial, animal experts stated that Peachy suffered torn feathers and blood loss due to Fairbarn's actions. His lawyer described the incident as a harmless prank fueled by excessive alcohol consumption. Fairbarn, 34, believed taking the bird would be 'funny.' He has been unable to leave the U.S. since his arrest and remains on house arrest in Las Vegas, with sentencing scheduled for December. Peachy has reportedly recovered but exhibits more anxiety around humans.
