Two Drunk Vultures In Connecticut Get Too Hammered to Fly Home

Just when you thought you'd heard everything, the New Haven Register reports that two black vultures in Watertown, CT, decided to celebrate the solar eclipse a day early by going on a celebratory bender!

The two feathered friends went dumpster diving near a meat market's garbage container in Watertown on Sunday, where an animal control officer was called to the scene and witnessed the black vultures bumbling around and falling over. Apparently, they found 'something' in that dumpster that was fermented and partied hard.

They were literally drunk, unable to stand, and kept passing out. There's been no word on their blood alcohol level. They were transported to 'A Place Called Hope,' a licensed wildlife rehabilitation organization located in Killingworth, Connecticut. A post on their Facebook page stated, "They only needed fluids and to be tucked in overnight... and fed a BIG breakfast the next day." Apparently, they found 'something' in that dumpster that was fermented and partied hard. A representative from 'A Place Called Home' added that "drunk vultures are not easy patients, just sayin'

How about some alluring black vulture fun facts?! Warning...Don't read these before a meal!

Black vulture mating pairs may remain together and reuse a successful nesting site for many years.

Here's a gross fun fact: When startled, a black vulture may regurgitate partially digested food to discourage predators and lessen its weight for flight.

When startled, a black vulture may regurgitate partially digested food to discourage predators and lessen its weight for flight