{"id":42401,"date":"2020-09-17T00:25:21","date_gmt":"2020-09-16T14:25:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/?p=42401"},"modified":"2020-09-16T13:29:32","modified_gmt":"2020-09-16T03:29:32","slug":"kangaroo-euthanised-after-being-shot-with-crossbow-near-winchelsea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/news\/kangaroo-euthanised-after-being-shot-with-crossbow-near-winchelsea\/","title":{"rendered":"Kangaroo euthanised after being shot with crossbow near Winchelsea"},"content":{"rendered":"

THE state government’s Conservation Regulator is investigating after a kangaroo was shot twice with a crossbow near Winchelsea, and Crime Stoppers is appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
\nA wildlife rescuer discovered the injured eastern grey kangaroo at Wurdiboluc Reservoir on August 29.
\nTwo crossbow bolts were found protruding from the body of the kangaroo, which was later euthanised due to its severe injuries.
\nAs part of the investigation, the crossbow bolts are undergoing forensic examination and the Conservation Regulator is urging any witnesses to come forward.
\nKangaroos are protected under the Wildlife Act 1975, and there are significant penalties for illegally hunting, taking or destroying protected wildlife, including a maximum penalty of $8,261 and up to six months imprisonment.
\nThe Conservation Regulator plays an important role in protecting Victoria\u2019s wildlife, by identifying, investigating and prosecuting those responsible for wildlife crimes.
\n\u201cThe arrows that were removed from this kangaroo were designed for shooting at targets, not killing animals,” Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s Barwon South-West regulatory operations manager Glenn Sharp said.
\n“As such, this attack led to inhumane suffering before the kangaroo was put down.
\n\u201cHarming wildlife is not only illegal \u2013 it is cruel. That\u2019s why there are significant penalties, with offenders potentially facing substantial fines and time in prison.
\n\u201cWe\u2019re encouraging anyone who may have information about this crime to contact Crime Stoppers, as even a small amount of information may lead to a significant outcome.\u201d
\nAnyone with information about the case is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
\nInformation can also be reported confidentially online by heading to crimestoppersvic.com.au\/report-a-crime.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

THE state government’s Conservation Regulator is investigating after a kangaroo was shot twice with a crossbow near Winchelsea, and Crime Stoppers is appealing for anyone with information to come forward. A wildlife rescuer discovered the injured eastern grey kangaroo at Wurdiboluc Reservoir on August 29. Two crossbow bolts were found protruding from the body of […]<\/p>\n

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