Vultures deemed 'too drunk to fly' after dumpster diving taken to 'rehab' center

Wildlife rehabilitation volunteers had quite a job on their hands when two vultures were discovered "drunk" inside a dumpster in Watertown, Connecticut.

"We have dealt with intoxicated songbirds from fermented berries in the fall, and drunken crows who also consumed fermented bar fruit from a dumpster behind an establishment," she said.However, these intoxicated vultures mark a first for the wildlife center, as birds of prey "eat [a] whole prey diet, whereas corvids and vultures are omnivores and take advantage of the foods they scavenge."The two vultures required what any human would need after enjoying a raucous night out — plenty of rest, fluids, and a hearty breakfast. Jasmine is a Production Assistant at Fox News Digital and a military spouse based in New Orleans. Stories can be sent to jasmine.baehr@fox.com

A Place Called Hope released the birds back into the wild on April 9, where they immediately regrouped with their colony.

Cummings offered an important reminder to folks eager to rescue an animal in distress: "For anyone who comes across a wild animal in distress, they should consider the dangers involved with the species and the way they defend themselves before attempting to contain," she said."The predatory birds of prey species can be dangerous to handle due to their taloned feet, so some experience is necessary."