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Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Yahoo
Reward offered for info on Tucson wildlife poisoning that left 58 animals dead
The Arizona Game and Fish Department is offering a reward for information that leads to the arrest of a person, or persons, poisoning wildlife in Tucson. Poison was discovered in late January after officers found several dead coyotes, javelinas and dogs near Pantano Wash. To date, the Game and Fish Department said officials have found almost 60 dead animals, including 51 coyotes, 4 javelinas and 3 domestic dogs, mostly between Houghton and Old Spanish Trail in Tucson. Based on an analysis of a dead javelina in February, investigators believed a person placed poison in a food item that would attract animals. As of mid-February, no other poison was placed out. What is strychnine? Common pesticide suspected in poisoning of over 30 coyotes Though the poison was yet to be confirmed, Dr. Anne Justice-Allen, the department's wildlife veterinarian, suspected it could be strychnine or another fast-acting poison. Officials are offering up to $1,000 for information that leads to an arrest. Individuals with information about the case are urged to call Arizona Game and Fish Department's Operation Game Thief Hotline at 800-352-0700, anonymously if need be, and reference case OGT#25-000176. The intentional poisoning of wildlife is rare, not to mention illegal in Arizona, and this circumstance is out of the norm, said Michael Colaianni, the spokesperson for the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Department officials urged dog owners who hike in the area to keep their pets on a leash and not let them pick up anything from the trail or wash. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Tucson wildlife poisonings: Officials offer reward for info
CBS News
27-01-2025
- CBS News
Pennsylvania snowmobilers accused of running down fox turn themselves in
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Two snowmobilers accused of chasing a fox for over 30 minutes, running it over multiple times, have turned themselves in to face charges, the Pennsylvania Game Commission said. Last week, the Game Commission asked for information about two people they said used snowmobiles to chase a red fox in a field in Lebanon County. On Friday, authorities said the two suspects turned themselves in and charges will be filed. "Thanks to awareness through social media shares, comments, and overall public outcry, the suspects involved with the incident felt enough pressure [and] turned themselves into authorities. Charges will be filed, and restitution added to those charges," the Game Commission wrote on Facebook. The state game warden said the snowmobilers chased the fox through the field near Route 501 and Locust Street in Heidelberg Township for more than 30 minutes, running it over multiple times. Authorities shared photos and videos of the "horrific incident," asking the public for help in the investigation. The Pennsylvania Game Commission- Southeast Region is seeking information related to the illegal harassment of wildlife... Posted by Operation Game Thief, Pennsylvania Game Commission on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 The Game Commission did not release the names of the two suspects. Restitution will also be added to their charges. "THANK YOU for being a conservation hero and helping to protect Pennsylvania's wildlife and resources by reporting incidents like this," the Game Commission said. The Game Commission is encouraging residents who see wildlife crimes to report them to the Operation Game Thief Hotline at 1-888-PGC-8001 or online.
