Vegas tourist who took Peachy the flamingo from hotel exhibit is found guilty of animal cruelty
Mitchell Fairbarn took the bird from the Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel and Casino and carried it to his room. His lawyer said he was intoxicated and meant no harm.
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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated culture & society brief. The source report from NBC News says: Mitchell Fairbarn took the bird from the Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel and Casino and carried it to his room. His lawyer said he was intoxicated and meant no harm.
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- Primary source: NBC News
- Published: Oct 20, 2026, 12:57 AM UTC
- Coverage area: Culture & Society
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