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Fowl Play: Water Mill Turkey Found With Its Legs Bound

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Jake

Jake

the Water Mill turkey

the Water Mill turkey

was rescued this morning after having its legs tied with tape overnight.COURTESY JANE GILL

was rescued this morning after having its legs tied with tape overnight.COURTESY JANE GILL

authorBrandon B. Quinn on Jul 2, 2013
By Brandon B. QuinnThere was an assault in Water Mill late Monday night, and the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center was first on the scene. The Water Mill turkey—which has... more

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