Pelican Mystery

A mystery is unfolding here on the Space Coast, after dozens of pelicans were found injured on the beaches, with no clear cause. Wild Florida Rescue says 17 pelicans were brought in during a recent six-hour shift alone. The cause of the injuries remains unknown, with possibilities ranging from malicious human impact to commercial fishing activities. If you spot an injured pelican, you’re urged to take a photo, a quick video, and call then the Wild Florida Rescue hotline at 321-821-7881.