Las Vegas Woman Arrested for Injuring Duck at Venetian Fountain
A woman faces felony animal torture charges after allegedly grabbing and harming a duck at the Venetian Resort fountain on Tuesday.
A Las Vegas woman was arrested on Tuesday after she allegedly grabbed a baby duck from a fountain at the Venetian Resort on the Las Vegas Strip and injured the animal. Security personnel observed the suspect tossing and harming the bird before police arrived and took her into custody.
The woman now faces a felony charge of torture of an animal, according to law enforcement officials. The incident occurred at the resort's iconic fountain area, which is a popular attraction for visitors.
This arrest comes just months after a separate incident in March, when a Canadian tourist was involved in the kidnapping of a flamingo from another location on the Las Vegas Strip. That case also drew attention to animal safety concerns in the area.
The duck was reportedly taken for medical evaluation following the incident. Authorities have not released the name of the suspect pending formal charges.
The Venetian Resort has not issued a public statement regarding the incident. The case remains under investigation by local police.
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