We've heard of people doing some wacky things in the name of veganism over the years (looking at you, PETA), but never before have we come across a story so absurd and cruel as this one.

A vegan couple from Florida was recently charged with neglect for nearly starving their 5-month-old baby to death.

According to WFTV, Julia French (20) and Robert Buskey (31) were feeding the baby a potato-based mash instead of breast milk or formula. When authorities intervened, the baby weighed only 8 pounds, 8 ounces; he weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces at birth. Additionally, the baby was described to have had sunken eyes, visible ribs, and had difficulty maintaining his temperature and blood sugar due to malnourishment.

The parents are now in custody at the Brevard County Sheriff's Office, while the baby is now under the care of DCF.