FLORIDA MAN

‘Pinky’ the Flamingo Dies After Man Attacks Her at Busch Gardens

The bird was euthanized due to its injuries.

An Orlando man was arrested Tuesday evening after picking up and tossing a flamingo named Pinky housed at Busch Gardens Tampa. According to police, Joseph Anthony Carrao, 45, was with his family when he reached into an animal pen and attacked the flamingo. According to the amusement park, Pinky was later “humanely euthanized” due to the severely traumatic injuries sustained in the assault. “Pinky was a beloved member of the Busch Gardens Tampa Bay family and made many appearances on behalf of the park’s conservation and education efforts,” a statement read. “She will be sorely missed.” Carrao was charged with felony animal cruelty.