Canadian tourist convicted of animal cruelty for stealing Las Vegas flamingo

Mitchell Fairbairn was convicted of animal cruelty for stealing a 27-year-old flamingo named Peachy from a Las Vegas hotel enclosure. Fairbairn faces potential prison time after the conviction. CCTV footage captured him carrying the bird in a casino elevator. Reports state he consumed between 30 and 40 beers before the incident.

For Indian-origin visitors to Las Vegas, this incident serves as a reminder of the legal consequences for animal cruelty and hotel theft.