So, there’s been this wild rumor going around on social media, saying that Haitian migrants in Ohio are eating ducks and other pets. Some people even claim that these migrants are stealing locals’ pets or catching wildlife from parks in Springfield, Ohio, to cook and eat. Sounds pretty crazy, right?
What’s the Deal with These Claims?
It all kicked off after a guy at a Springfield City Commission meeting in August said that Haitian migrants were cutting off the heads of ducks in local parks and taking them home for food. But here’s the thing – there wasn’t any actual evidence to back up what he was saying.
Then someone made a post in a Facebook group saying their friend’s cat had disappeared and was apparently seen being butchered for dinner in a migrant’s yard. The post also claimed that ducks and geese were being targeted too. People started freaking out, thinking their pets weren’t safe anymore.
Viral Videos Adding Fuel to the Fire
Things got even crazier when a video of a woman being arrested for allegedly killing and eating a cat went viral. But hold on – it turned out that this woman, Alexis Telia Ferrell, wasn’t a Haitian migrant at all. She’s a lifelong resident of Canton, Ohio. So, yeah, that didn’t exactly prove the rumors about migrants.
Another viral pic showed a man holding a goose upside down, but there wasn’t any info about what was going on. People just assumed the worst. Then there was a video of a guy burning a cat on a stove, which added to the madness.
Authorities Shut Down the Rumors
The police stepped in and said there’s no truth to any of these claims. They checked things out and found no proof that migrants were stealing or eating pets. Even the Springfield Police Department confirmed they haven’t gotten any reports of pets being eaten or taken.
In fact, they went so far as to create a webpage to debunk the whole thing. So, the authorities have been pretty clear – this isn’t actually happening.
Politicians and Celebrities Jump In
Despite the lack of evidence, some big names decided to chime in on this. Ohio senator JD Vance was one of the first to speak up, posting on X (formerly Twitter) that people’s pets were being abducted and eaten. Then, of course, Elon Musk got involved, sharing AI-generated images of Donald Trump saving ducks and kittens. Because, well, that’s Musk for you.
Even Trump mentioned it during a presidential debate, saying migrants were eating pets in Springfield. The moderators tried to correct him, but he claimed he’d heard it on TV. Yeah, things got weird.
Final Thoughts
At the end of the day, there’s just no solid proof that any of this is actually happening. The police have shot down the rumors, and there’s no evidence of Haitian migrants eating pets or ducks in Ohio. It seems like this is just another case of social media spreading false information and people jumping to conclusions.
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