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Much loved wild bird slowly recovering from its injuries Snowy is "such a character" and a popular attraction at the estate. A rare white peacock has been fighting for its life after a driver appeared to deliberately hit it.
Snowy, who lives at Normanby Hall Country Park in Lincolnshire, was rushed to a vet after sustaining injuries to his neck and legs.
Roofers working on a chalet near the property said Thursday they saw a car swerve into the peacock, which is popular with visitors and staff.
North Lincolnshire Council, which runs Normanby Hall, wrote on Facebook: "Snowy is such a great character, our fingers are crossed that he pulls through."
The park bosses said: 'We had some sad news this morning. Snowy, one of the wild peacocks, was hit by a car.
"Witnesses to the incident believe it was a deliberate act.
“This action occurred along the Normanby road, between 11am and 11:30am, and was observed by individuals in Normanby.
"We have informed the police and urge anyone with information to contact 101, citing reference 263 20042023."
Two staff members took Snowy to a vet, "where he was cleaned and checked up."
The next 24 hours were considered critical.
Normanby managers said on Friday that after treatment and a night's rest, Snowy had shown signs of improvement and they expected a full recovery.
"Thank you to everyone who has raised concerns about Snowy in the last 24 hours.
"We hope he makes a full recovery. As you can understand, you won't be seeing Snowy in the park for a while."
Snowy fans have expressed anger at the driver and suggested the car may have been filmed by CCTV, with some offering to donate towards the vet bill.
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