Man Accused Of Attacking “Pinky” The Flamingo At Busch Gardens Hit By A Truck
MUNICH, GERMANY - OCTOBER 28: A flamingo is seen in the Zoo "Hellabrunn" on October 28, 2005 in Munich, Germany. Sunny weather and temperatures of about 22 degrees in Germany mean the animals in the Zoo have been able to remain outside. (Photo by Jan Pitman/Getty Images)
Joseph Carrao was accused of attacking “Pinky” the flamingo at Busch Gardens in 2016.
He broke our heart as “Pinky” was beloved tapping and dancing for the people, they called it her flamingo flamingo show.
45-year-old Carrao reached into “Pinky’s” pen picked her up and threw her to the ground injuring her leg to the point she had to be euthanized. It wasn’t the first time Carrao was arrested for animal cruelty, he was charged with killing his neighbors dog.
Earlier this month on June 5th in Orlando, Carrao was walking northbound from the eastbound shoulder of State Road 50, when he was struck by a Ford F-150 pickup truck. Carrao was pronounced dead at the hospital.
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