Agents seize exotic bird - Monitor

Agents seize exotic bird - Monitor

Agents seize exotic bird - Monitor

Posted: 13 Jul 2020 01:31 PM PDT

U.S. Border Patrol agents at the Fort Brown station seized an exotic bird that was attempted to be smuggled into the U.S. from Mexico. The bird was identified as a toucan.

Authorities report agents were patrolling an area near the Rio Grande in Brownsville Saturday morning. The agents discovered several people trying to enter illegally, Border Patrol stated in a press release.

The agents tracked the groups and apprehended several individuals from the countries of Mexico and Guatemala.

Authorities said a bag being carried by one of the immigrants contained a bird inside.

After inspecting the bag, agents identified the bird as a toucan. CBP Agriculture Specialists took custody of the bird and turned it over to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service after it was evaluated by a veterinarian.

While it is rare for exotic animals to be discovered by Border Patrol in this manner, this is not the first time exotic animals have been rescued during an animal smuggling attempt, the agency reported. Just two years ago, agents rescued a tiger cub stuffed in a duffel bag near Brownsville.

Exotic bird discovered during human smuggling attempt in Texas, officials say - KSAT San Antonio

Posted: 13 Jul 2020 02:31 PM PDT

BROWNSVILLE, TX – U.S. Border Patrol announced Monday that they seized an exotic bird while taking a group of people illegally smuggled across the board into custody.

According to a press release by Customs and Border Protection, Fort Brown agents responded to a possible incursion along the U.S. riverbank on Saturday.

"As agents arrived to the location, they discovered evidence of several of people who entered the country illegally," CBP said in a statement. "Agents tracked the group and apprehended seven illegal aliens from the countries of Mexico and Guatemala. Additionally, agents noticed a plastic bag carried by one of the aliens with a live bird inside."

After agents inspected the bag they determined the bird to be a toucan. According to CBP the bird was turned over to U.S. Fish and Wildlife and Service after it was evaluated by a veterinarian.

CBP officials stated that while it is uncommon for exotic animals to be discovered in human smuggling attempts, agents rescued a tiger cub stuffed in a duffel bag near Brownsville two years ago.

Related: CBP: Agents at World Trade Bridge in Laredo seize over $11 million in narcotics

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