Zackery Barfield, 31, was sentenced to 30 days in prison and a year of supervised release for illegally killing and poisoning dolphins. He shot at least one dolphin, killing it, and used poisoned bait on numerous others, actions stemming from his frustration with dolphins eating his clients’ catches. Barfield pleaded guilty to three charges related to violating the Marine Mammal Protection Act, admitting to poisoning dolphins with methomyl and shooting them with a shotgun. His sentence also included a $51,000 fine and forfeiture of the weapon used in the crimes.
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A decapitated bottlenose dolphin, found on Lea-Hutaff Island in Pender County between April 16th and 18th, is the subject of a $20,000 reward offered by federal authorities. The dolphin’s head was intentionally removed, a violation of the Marine Mammal Protection Act. A necropsy revealed the presence of Brucella bacteria, posing a potential risk to humans. Information leading to those responsible can be submitted to NOAA’s Enforcement Hotline at 800-853-1964.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the man with a last name synonymous with American political royalty, finds himself embroiled in yet another strange and unsettling tale. In a bizarre turn of events, RFK Jr. openly admits to beheading a whale and transporting its head back home in his family minivan, with the putrid whale juice seeping into the vehicle as they drove along the highway. The image of plastic bags over their heads with mouth holes cut out, shielding them from the stench, speaks volumes about the sheer absurdity of the situation.
One cannot help but wonder what possesses a person, especially one with such a prominent public profile, to engage in such a macabre and senseless act.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker