Irvine man accused of beating ducklings before throwing them in the trash
A 71-year-old man in Irvine is accused of beating a group of ducklings, killing one before throwing them in a trash can.
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A 71-year-old man in Irvine is accused of beating a group of ducklings, killing one before throwing them in a trash can.
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