State game officials are offering a reward of up to $500 for information leading to an arrest in connection with the "cruel and inhumane" shooting of a javelina in SaddleBrooke on the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ area's northwest side.
The javelina was shot 17 times, apparently with a pellet gun, officials said. The animal was found Feb. 28 by a passerby in the 38000 block of South Loma Serena Drive.
The javelina was taken for treatment to the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildlife Center, where it later died.
Another X-ray view of the wounds to the javelina.Â
Courtesy of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Game and Fish Department
“Poachers are criminals. They are thieves who steal wildlife from ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ citizens,†Regional Supervisor Raul Vega of Game and Fish in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ said in a news release Wednesday. “The javelina surely suffered terribly from being shot multiple times. It was a cruel and inhumane act.â€
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Those with information about the case are asked to contact the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Game and Fish Department’s Operation Game Thief Hotline at 800-352-0700, "anonymously if need be", and reference OGT#23-000405 when calling.
The maximum penalties for illegal take of wildlife are four months in jail and a $750 fine. Civil penalties may also apply.
Another X-ray view of the wounds to the javelina.Â
Courtesy of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Game and Fish Department
The ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Game and Fish Department has trust responsibility for managing more than 800 native wildlife species – the most of any inland state, it says.
The furry youngster has been at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildlife Center for about two weeks recovering from pneumonia and a low body temperature,
According to TWC, javelina enjoy eating potatoes, apples, zucchinis, squash, watermelons, and pumpkins, among other foods. Leftover pumpkins from this Halloween season that are free of mold and chemicals can be donated to TWC for the javelina.
TWC is asking those wanting to donate their pumpkins to call ahead at (520)-290-9453 before bringing them to the center at 13275 E. Speedway Blvd.Â
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