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Quiroga mayor says duck is healthy after mistreatment controversy

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The mayor of Quiroga, Michoacán, addressed controversy over her handling of a duck, stating the bird is healthy and was taken to a veterinarian.
  • The duck, found by the mayor, was examined and cleared by a vet, who also advised on its diet and living conditions.
  • The mayor is considering names for the duck, which was gifted to her by its owner after she found it and posted about it on social media.

The mayor of Quiroga, Michoacán, has responded to public criticism regarding her handling of a duck, which she had declared the "World Cup mascot." Alma Mireya González addressed the controversy via social media, assuring the public that the duck is well.

the duck slept in a stable in the previous days

— Alma Mireya GonzálezThe mayor of Quiroga stated the duck's living conditions prior to her finding it.

In a video, González stated that the duck had been staying in a stable and that she had taken it to a veterinarian for examination. The vet confirmed the duck is in good health with no injuries and was observed moving its wings normally. The veterinarian also provided recommendations for the duck's diet and proper living environment to ensure its full development.

the duck is in good health and does not present any injuries

— VeterinarianThe veterinarian's assessment of the duck's health after examination.

The mayor expressed relief that the duck was healthy and is now seeking a suitable name for it, with "Nusquita" or "Bañadita" being provisional options. She had initially found the duck wandering near the town's bypass, rescued it, and posted on social media to find its owner. The owner, Eugenio Díaz, gifted the duck to the mayor in gratitude for its rescue.

Nusquita or Bañadita

— Alma Mireya GonzálezThe mayor mentioned these as provisional names for the duck.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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