Dozens of Dead Vultures Dumped in National Park, Investigation Underway

33 dead vultures found dumped on Great Smoky Mountains parkway

Park rangers are seeking tips from the public after 33 black vultures were found dumped along a scenic drive in the Great Smoky Mountains. (Adobe Stock)

33 dead vultures found dumped along scenic drive in national park

Park rangers are investigating after 33 protected black vultures were dumped in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

33 vultures found dumped in Great Smoky Mountains

GATLINBURG, TN (WSPA) -- Great Smoky Mountains National Park is investigating the dumping of 33 dead black vultures on Foothills Parkway West. The discovery was reported by park rangers on April 6, around noon. The incident occurred between Chilhowee and Walland along the western portion of the scenic roadway. Park rangers initially reported a large [...]

National Park Service seeks public's help after 33 black vultures found dead in Smokies

The National Park Service is asking for the public’s help after 33 black vultures were found dead in Great Smoky Mountains National Park last month.

Dozens of dead vultures dumped in national park, investigation underway

It's illegal to harm or kill the birds, which are a federally protected species.

Dozens of black vultures killed and dumped in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

A grisly investigation is underway in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, after nearly three dozen federally protected birds were killed and “dumped” along a scenic parkway, according to the National Park Service.