Authorities made a shocking discovery when they found 10 different types of dead decapitated birds along the beach in Manhattan Beach, California.
Apparently officials found the gruesome display of ducks, roosters, pigeons and other birds between Marine and 26th Street.
Many residents have been left in shock, as authorities are claiming that the dead birds may have been used for a Santeria ritual.
“I was pretty disgusted,” said Ashford Allen, a young beachgoer who spoke with Eyewitness News.
Allen continued, “They were like chickens also duck heads and dead chickens without their heads.”
According to authorities, Santeria rituals are not uncommon along the Los Angeles-area beaches, however residents are worried it will become a frequent practice.
Witness Lucio Flores stated:
“It was odd, I’ve never seen this before. I’ve been here for like 12 years. Hopefully, it’s not going to be like a yearly occurrence. Just odd and kind of gross totally weird.”
The incident is currently being investigated by both the Manhattan Beach Police Department as well as animal control.
