Sugar the Peacock Recovers After Alleged Altercation With Pasadena Mail Carrier

Sugar, a white peacock living in East Pasadena, is recovering and showing signs of normalcy after an altercation with a mail carrier on August 18. The bird underwent X-rays that showed no broken bones, giving Pasadena Star News and animal care officials reason for optimism about a full recovery.
Sugar was struck with an object near a mail truck in East Pasadena during the incident. The peacock was hit again while in the roadway close to the mail vehicle, according to San Bernardino Sun. Local animal control launched an investigation into the alleged attack.
Pasadena Humane conducted X-rays on Sugar following the incident. The results showed no broken bones, which was encouraging news for the white peacock's recovery prospects, Press Telegram reported. Despite the impact of the altercation, Sugar's skeletal structure appeared intact.
The peacock is now displaying signs of normalcy in its behavior and movement. Daily Breeze noted that Pasadena Humane remains optimistic about Sugar's full recovery. The bird's improvement suggests it may avoid long-term complications from the injury.
Local animal control is investigating the altercation between Sugar and the mail carrier. Daily News reported the incident as an alleged attack that prompted official inquiry. The investigation aims to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the peacock's injuries.
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