NORFOLK, Va. (NPD) - Animal control officers are looking for the person who shot and seriously wounded a Canada goose with an arrow.
Officials said the goose was unable to fly, find food, or protect itself.
Officers were called to the Little Creek Channel in the 2800 block of David Court
Tuesday afternoon by a concerned citizen who saw the injured bird. When officers arrived, they noticed the injured goose swimming in the channel. With the assistance of the caller’s canoe, the officer rescued the goose.
The goose was taken to the Virginia Beach SPCA, wildlife division, for treatment and is expected to be okay.
It is a federal offense to shoot geese.
If you know anything about this incident, call the Norfolk Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.