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FL Man Accused Of Killing, Eating His Pet Peacocks After Fight With Neighbor
A man was charged with aggravated animal cruelty for killing and eating two of his pet peacocks, the Pasco sheriff said in an arrest report.

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A man was charged with aggravated animal cruelty for killing and eating two of his pet peacocks, the Pasco sheriff said in an arrest report.

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