A Florida HOA paused plans to euthanize an invasive Muscovy duck population after residents took matters into their own hands, capturing and transporting the ducks to a private sanctuary an hour away.
The association of owners of the Sterling Meadow community in Sanford considers euthanasia for muscovy ducks, a non-native species of Florida that is located in the area. The measure generated reactions among some residents, who joined against the option of euthanasia. Amanda Vázquez, a resident, said that “the ducks were always here, every day.” According to Vázquez, in recent months she saw a flock of ducks crossing her house. “They didn’t tel…