USA: Deer survive bow and arrow attack

Incredible images from Oregon: On April 27, two does were spotted with arrows lodged in their heads and bodies respectively. The animals apparently survived the attack.

Editorial team Wild beim Wild — May 7, 2018

Incredible images from Oregon: On April 27, two does were spotted with arrows lodged in their heads and bodies respectively. The animals apparently survived the attack.

In the meantime, the animals have been captured and the arrows removed.

Police offer reward

The Oregon Police have offered a reward for information leading to the apprehension of the perpetrator.

This is already the second incident of this kind in a short period of time from Oregon.

Deer doe with arrow in its body — Doe with arrow in her body

Deer doe with arrow in its head — Doe with arrow in her head

Operation successful

Deer doe receives help — Doe receives help

The operation appears to have gone well. Both animals have no infection.

Whoever did this also did so outside of hunting season, according to the responsible department. More on crime and hobby hunting and on the animal welfare problem.

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