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FWC investigating after endangered birds ran over and killed on Marco Island

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Posted at 5:26 PM, Jan 09, 2023
and last updated 2023-01-10 05:12:05-05

MARCO ISLAND, Fla. — Florida Fish and Wildlife are investigating after endangered birds ran over and killed.

It happened in the beach area in front of 400 S. Collier Blvd. around 1:20 p.m. on Monday.

Marco Island Police officers say they responded to a call concerning a golf cart being driven on the beach in a reckless manner by a Marriott employee, who intentionally ran over and killed five Black Skimmers, a state-endangered species.

The Marco Island Police Department will be assisting FWC as needed.