Duck Shot with Arrow

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Duck Shot with Arrow

Laura Rillos, Reporter 5/14/2007

YUMA, Ariz. - A mother duck swam in the canal with a foot-long arrow piercing her side.

Game warden Scott Fischer says this is most likely an act of animal cruelty.

"I think it’s just pure malice," he said. "There’s no reason for it. It’s not a typical hunting method and it’s not duck season.â€

The Yuma Fire Department’s dive team quickly corralled the mother and two ducklings against the canal bank, then brought the mother to shore for treatment.

YFD spokesman Mike Erfert says the fire department devoted its resources to the effort to prevent someone from attempting a rescue of their own.

“It’s one of those things that if someone had gone in unprepared, it might have been back out here with an emergency rescue of a human," he explained.

Despite the large arrow protruding from her side, the duck did not seem to be in pain.

The duck was treated at a local veterinary clinic. The arrow was removed and the duck is doing well. She is expected to survive.

If you know who shot the duck, call Arizona Game and Fish at 1 (800) 352-0700.

The person could face misdemeanor charges ranging from animal cruelty to poaching.

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Put them in Jail!

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Put them in Jail!

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