BETHEL TOWNSHIP, PA. (WJAC) — Authorities with the Pennsylvania Game Commission say they are investigating the illegal killing of a Virginia opossum, in Armstrong County, after the animal was reportedly found hanging from a tree with a "noose" around its neck.
Investigators say the animal was found along Pine Hollow Road, in Ford City, Bethel Township, on Friday, Dec. 29.
The state game warden is investigating the incident, according to a Facebook post.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Southwest Region at 1-833-PGC-HUNT or the Operation Game Thief Hotline at 1-888-PGC-8001.
Editor's note: Due to their graphic nature, 6 News will not be sharing the photos associated with this investigation.
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