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Dozens of Dead Vultures Dumped in National Park, Investigation Underway

Park officials say the birds were illegally dumped and ask witnesses with dashcam video or photos to help identify a suspect.

  • On April 6, 2026, Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers discovered 33 dead black vultures dumped along Foothills Parkway West around noon, prompting an investigation into the illegal disposal.
  • Black vultures are federally protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, making it illegal to harm or kill them without a permit; dumping any material in the park is also prohibited.
  • Investigators urge anyone who traveled the Foothills Parkway between Chilhowee and Walland on April 6 to contact the National Park Service with dashcam video, photos, or other information.
  • Tipsters can choose to keep their identity private while providing information, and the National Park Service emphasizes that visitor details are valuable to investigators.
  • The National Park Service is actively seeking tips to identify the suspect responsible for the illegal dumping of the 33 dead black vultures discovered last month.
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Dozens of dead vultures dumped in national park, investigation underway

It's illegal to harm or kill the birds, which are a federally protected species.

·Washington, United States
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WBIR broke the news on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
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