DAS Seeking Info on Duck Shooting

Animal Control Officers rescued a Muscovy duck that had been shot five times with a crossbow this week at Chollas Lake in East San Diego, near Highway 94.

The duck, with the arrows still in its body, was transported to the Department of Animal Services shelter on Gaines Street. One of the arrows penetrated the bird’s head, so a special avian veterinarian was called in to treat it.

“Whoever did this cowardly and malicious act needs to be brought to justice,” said Dawn Danielson, Director of the Department of Animal Services.

The Department is seeking any information from the public regarding who shot the duck.  If you have any information, please call Lt. Dan DeSousa at (619) 767-2624.

A suspect could face felony animal abuse charges, which could include prison time and fines.