HILTON HEAD, N.C. (WJW) — An opossum is recovering after golfers
beat her with their clubs.
According to the
Wildlife Rehab of Greenville, Scarlett was beaten on Friday by
golfers on Hilton Head Island, leaving her blind and with a broken jaw. Scarlett
weighs only two pounds and still has her baby teeth.
A veterinarian is managing her care and believes she can
recover, but a lengthy recovery process is expected. Officials do not know why
the golfers beat her.
As rehabbers, the wildlife center says it has no authority to
investigate the incident; however, they have filed a report with the Department
of Natural Resources and trust they will investigate further. The rehab has
also contacted the golf course about the incident.
Wildlife Rehab of Greenville reminds citizens that this incident
should not reflect poorly on the golf course or the city of Hilton Head,
stating that “this act is the sole responsibility of the sick person or persons
who attacked this baby.”
The
rehab center is accepting donations to
help with Scarlett’s care.
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