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Flock of 18 Canada geese beaten, shot in New Jersey town *PIC*

Flock of 18 Canada geese beaten, shot in New Jersey town

Mount Laurel, N.J.

The Associated Press
Published on Wednesday, Jul. 14, 2010 6:38AM EDT

Last updated on Wednesday, Jul. 14, 2010 10:00AM EDT

.Authorities say 18 Canada geese were found beaten and shot in the head near a retention pond in western New Jersey.

Moorestown resident Chris Cramer says it appeared many of the geese were chased from the retention pond into an adjoining parking lot, where they were slaughtered.

Mr. Cramer took three injured birds to a wildlife refuge over the weekend.

Mount Laurel Mayor Jim Keenan says the attack was “disgusting” and “a horrendous act against the animals.”

Police Chief Dennis Cribben Jr. says anyone charged with killing the geese faces a third-degree cruelty to animals charge. A conviction includes fines up to $15,000 (U.S.) and five years imprisonment.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/americas/flock-of-18-canada-geese-beaten-shot-in-new-jersey-town/article1639302/

Also: Arrow pulled from goose

A retired veterinarian performed lifesaving surgery after finding an injured goose in the yard of his New Jersey home. The animal had a 26-inch hunter's arrow lodged in it's chest, as well as air pellets from a gun.
Video at this link: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/americas/flock-of-18-canada-geese-beaten-shot-in-new-jersey-town/article1639302/

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