Sheep shot with crossbow-like weapon on Scottish farm
16th August 2024
Agricultural cooperative Dachie Livestock is asking people for information in regards to an incident in which a sheep was killed with “either a crossbow/bow and arrow or similar weapon”.
The incident that saw a sheep being shot in a field took place on 7th August on a field two miles outside of New Cunnock.
A spokesperson for Dachie Livestock issued a statement on its Facebook page, which reads: “I don’t take to social media very much, but this dreadful act of cruelty has left me at my wits end, and hope people can help to find out who done it before they do anything like it again or worse.
“On checking sheep this morning, we have discovered through the night someone has shot and killed one of our sheep with either a crossbow/ bow and arrow or similar weapon.”
WARNING: Graphic pictures of a dead animal below
Horrid act of cruelty
Dachie Livestock added that it is very unlikely that she died instantly. It was left in the field to die with her lamb lying beside her.
They continued: “Obviously this has been reported to the police, who responded very quickly and are actively investigating this horrid act of cruelty.
“If you know anything about this or what weapon has been used, please help stop it happening again to another farm animal/ pet or worse.”
The agricultural cooperative asks people who know anything or can help with the investigation to message the Dachie Livestock Facebook page directly.
Read more rural news.
