PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. - Wildlife officials are investigating after a driver allegedly plowed through a flock of shore birds at Port Canaveral on Friday.

The incident killed dozens and injured others in what rescuers described as a "disturbing and deliberate act."

What we know:

Wild Florida Rescue got the call on Friday, and a volunteer rushed to the scene at Port Canaveral. The killing took place near a cargo dock at the port.

The shore birds had broken wings and legs. Rescuers tried to save the birds by taking them to the Florida Wildlife Hospital, but many were too badly hurt and couldn’t be saved. Only one bird survived.

Multiple agencies are investigating, but FWC has a suspect. That person has already been interviewed, as well as witnesses. Video and physical evidence was also c

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