This image shows two Muscovy ducks known as Mr. Chipper and Grace. They were among four ducks shot multiple times and killed at a park in Costa Mesa over the weekend. (Michelle Berger, via Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center)COSTA MESA, CA — Costa Mesa authorities found more injured ducks and geese at TeWinkle Park over the weekend, days after four birds died of pellet gun wounds at the park, the Costa Mesa Police Department said. The injured birds were taken to the nonprofit Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center. All of the birds but for one peking duck died of their wounds, a spokesperson for the nonprofit said. The number of additional birds found over the weekend could not be disclosed due to the ongoing investigation, Lt. Ed Everett told Patch.
Find out what’s happening in Newport Beach-Corona Del Marwith free, real-time updates from Patch.Let’s go!”An unknown suspect used a pellet gun to shoot several ducks and geese. We do not believe this incident happened during the [daytime] hours of the park being open,” Everett said. Everett said the department increased the number of park rangers and police officers patrolling TeWinkle Park in response to the killings.Find out what’s happening in Newport Beach-Corona Del Marwith free, real-time updates from Patch.Let’s go! RELATED: ‘Cruel’: 4 Ducks Shot And Killed At Costa Mesa Park; Shooter Sought The discovery was made days after four well-loved birds at TeWinkle Park were found dead Wednesday with multiple gunshot wounds. A mallard, a Pekin duck named Darryl and two Muscovy ducks known as Mr. Chipper and Grace were found dead at the park, Debbie McGuire, executive director of the Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center, said in a news release. “My initial reaction was to wonder how hollow and cruel the mind of the person is who murdered these innocent animals,” McGuire said. “What treacherous thoughts and feelings motivated them? A shudder of fear and sadness ran down my spine.”The Costa Mesa Police Department asked residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity regarding the incident to CMPD Detective Jon Smith at 714-754-5097.Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.ThankReply (23)Share
