30 Peacocks in Florida Town Die, Neighbors Say

see them because they want to know what they look like if they’ve never seen them before in person,” she said.

However, in Deer Island, a gated community within Oakland, dead peacocks lined up on the grass have raised concerns among the citizens. Images of the birds have been circulating on social media, prompting worried peacock enthusiasts to reach out to Jacobson for answers.

“When I first learned about this, I think it was the end of January, I was told there was a total of 12,” she said. “That was shocking to me, but then to find out a week later that there was a total of 30; that was terrifying.”

Peacocks are generally not prone to disease, which makes their mysterious deaths even more unsettling. While it’s unclear if any state or local agencies are investigating these strange deaths, Jacobson is determined to dig deeper and uncover the truth behind this puzzling case of “disappearing” peacocks.

So, as the residents of Oakland, Florida, keep a watchful eye on their beloved peacocks, the looming question remains: What is causing these majestic birds to vanish from their town?