Feb 26 • 12:52 UTC 🇱🇹 Lithuania Lrytas

The court's harsh verdict on the American who gave alcohol to a declining species of hawk

Cesaris Gustavo Diaz was sentenced for giving alcohol to a Cooper's hawk that he captured in Los Angeles County.

Cesaris Gustavo Diaz was arrested after he was caught on video pouring alcohol into the beak of a Cooper's hawk in South Whittier Park, California. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife reported the incident, highlighting the unacceptable treatment of the endangered bird. Diaz, who has a criminal history, was charged with animal cruelty and illegal capture or possession of wildlife, which raised serious concerns about animal welfare.

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