Exotic Animals Killed In Marshall Traffic Accident
By: Import User
Updated: January 7, 2009
It was a deadly ride Tuesday for several Penguins being transported through Marshall, Texas.
According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, 4 penguins were killed after their transport trailer overturned on Highway 59.
The Penguins were traveling from Indiana to the Galveston Zoo.
Authorities say once the truck overturned, the Penguins were able to escape. Most of the animals were contained, but 3 moved onto the Highway and were struck by vehicles.
Also, all of the exotic fish on board were killed, but 21 of the birds traveling with the cargo survived
