HUNTINGTON BEACH–A local woman says the Orange County Animal ... can nurse injured animals back to health but the Pekin’s beak was beyond repair and the duck had to be put down.

A third duck whose beak was removed was found at Mile Square Regional Park in Fountain Valley, and animal advocates said they’re concerned the animals are being targeted and harmed by someone.

The city parks department is looking for a duck with a plastic ring wrapped around its beak and neck. Five park rangers are searching all bodies of water in Central Park and the pond in nearby ...