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Residents, committee members urge action after helicopters and barges disturb osprey and wildlife
Murph (Marine and Environmental Resources Task Force) Advisory Committee, Town of Fort Myers Beach · April 8, 2026
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Summary
Committee members raised alarms about frequent low-flying helicopters and barges near critical wildlife areas, describing spooked osprey nests and urging follow-up with FWC and operators; staff said state partners are investigating.
Several committee members told the Murph advisory committee that recurring low-altitude helicopter flights and a contractor barge operating near critical wildlife areas have disturbed nesting birds and other wildlife.
"I fully a-100 blame the helicopters for spooking this mama," said Jennifer Rusk, a committee member, describing an osprey…
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