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- Koala found mutilated in the road with it’s ears cut off in Victoria’s southwest
- It’s not clear if the animal was dead or alive before it was dismembered
- Police say there’s been a spate of similar mutilations involving Australian natives
A koala has been found dead and mutilated near Warrnambool in Victoria’s southwest.
The koala had both ears cut off and was found on Hopkins Point Rd, near Warrnambool around 8.30am on Monday.
Police are working to determine if the animal was alive or dead before it was dismembered.
The koala (pictured) was found mutilated in the road with it’s ears cut off in Warrnambool
Meanwhile police are investigating a number of other native animal killings.
‘Investigators have been told there has been a spate of similar mutilations involving kangaroos and wallabies, but understand this to be the first involving a koala,’ a Victoria Police spokeswoman said.
Local police have called the mutilation ‘troubling and disgusting’ and say they want to get to the bottom of these acts of animal cruelty.
‘There is no reason for anybody to treat an animal in this way, whether it be alive or dead,” Sergeant Pat Day told The Courier.
The koala was discovered by an SES worker.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1300 333 000 or lodge a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
Local police have called the mutilation of the koala (pictured) ‘troubling and disgusting’
It’s not clear whether the koala was alive or dead before it was dismembered (pictured)
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