Oakland, Fla. (WFLA) – It’s a mystery that attracted the attention of the town of Central Florida.
Oakland residents say the town’s beloved peacock has disappeared, and an astonishing number has been found dead.
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Mo Jacobson has become famous in the community for his efforts to protect the birds, even earning the nickname “The Peacock Lady.” However, within the past few weeks, Jacobson told NBC affiliates that several birds had mysteriously begun to die.
Neighbors report finding at least 30 colorful birds dead, mainly in Kashima. A Facebook post shared by Jacobson shows dead peacocks lined up on the grass.
Since then, Jacobson said many worried peacock enthusiasts have reached out to her.
“When I first learned about this… I think it was the end of January… I was told there was a total of 12. That was shocking to me. But to know that in a week there was a total of 30… that was horrifying,” she told Wesh.
Jacobson explained that peacocks are not prone to illness and could potentially interfere with their deaths.
A complaint has been filed with the Florida Department of Agriculture, and Jacobson said he plans to continue seeking responses.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office also told Wesh they knew about the situation. As of Wednesday, it was still unclear why so many birds were dying.
The FWC website states that peacocks are not native to Florida, but are protected. However, you can delete it.
