Man Testifies He Drank 30–40 Beers Before Flamingo Theft

Terre Haute, IN, October 18, 2026 —

A man on trial in Las Vegas for stealing a flamingo from the Flamingo Hotel and Casino testified that he drank 30 to 40 beers on the day of the incident and thought taking the bird would be a funny prank. The flamingo was injured, according to the account of the testimony.

The man’s name, the date of the incident and the specific charge or charges in the case were not provided. The available information also does not describe how the flamingo was taken, the nature of its injuries or whether it received treatment.

The account identifies the man’s remarks as testimony during his trial. It does not provide further details about his defense, the prosecution’s case or other evidence presented in court. No information was provided about whether the man’s testimony addressed the bird’s injury beyond his description of the incident as a prank.

The trial’s current status and any outcome were not provided. It is therefore not clear from the available information whether a verdict has been reached or when further proceedings may occur. The account also does not include statements from the Flamingo Hotel and Casino, any court officials or other parties involved.

The reported details establish only that the man testified about his drinking and his stated reason for taking the flamingo, and that the bird was injured. Additional information about the case and the flamingo’s condition was not available in the summary.

Story summarized from the original created by Martha Cruz, Victoria Saha, Gray News staff on www.wthitv.com, see more information here.

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