‘Bad decisions’: Man convicted for taking Peachy the flamingo from Las Vegas hotel
Summary
A Canadian man named Mitchell Fairbarn was convicted of animal cruelty for taking a flamingo named Peachy from a Las Vegas hotel’s animal enclosure. The court found that Fairbarn caused harm and fear to the bird while intoxicated, and he now faces possible prison time.Key Facts
- Mitchell Fairbarn took a 27-year-old Chilean flamingo from the Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel on March 3.
- Fairbarn carried the bird to his hotel room, causing the flamingo to become scared and injured.
- The bird lost several feathers and had blood and wing injuries after the incident.
- Fairbarn was convicted on both felony and misdemeanor animal cruelty charges.
- He faces up to four years in prison and additional jail time for the misdemeanor.
- The defense said Fairbarn acted while drunk and did not intend to harm the flamingo.
- Fairbarn is under house arrest until his sentencing hearing on December 1.
- Animal advocates hope the verdict discourages others from harming animals in Nevada.
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