A Florida woman was arrested after authorities said she intentionally ran over 11 ducklings, killing them.
Beverly Sasberry, 64, was seen turning her Honda Accord around multiple times to purposely hit the baby ducks April 25, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Department. A couple who witnessed the incident approached Sasberry a few days later to ask why she did that.
“She told them she intentionally killed the ducks because she was upset they made a mess in her yard,” according to a statement from the sheriff’s department.
The couple reported the incident, along with surveillance video.
Sasberry was questioned by deputies April 30 and charged with 11 counts of cruelty to animals, which is a felony. She has been released from jail.
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