Pasadena mail carrier accused of violently attacking beloved neighborhood peacock
A mail carrier in Pasadena is alleged to have chased and struck a white peacock with a stick, leaving the bird injured and sparking outrage among residents.
Video captured in a Pasadena neighborhood depicts a mail carrier chasing a white peacock, striking it multiple times with a stick and a rock, and leaving it helpless on the pavement. Residents shared the clip on social media, emphasizing the bird’s status as a beloved community symbol and expressing anger at the alleged assault. The Humane Society responded, transporting the injured bird for veterinary evaluation and launching an inquiry into the incident.
Pasadena and Los Angeles County regulations prohibit feeding, injuring, or trapping wild peacocks, with violations subject to substantial fines. Federal law, enacted under President Donald Trump, also criminalizes serious animal cruelty, potentially elevating the case beyond a local dispute. The community awaits the outcome of the Humane Society’s investigation and hopes for the bird’s recovery.
Why it matters
The incident raises concerns about animal cruelty enforcement and community values in neighborhoods where wild peacocks are common.
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