Pet goat shot dead

The goat was found dead with a gunshot wound on the Bayles property on Thursday 31 March. Image: STOCK

By ANEEKA SIMONIS

A PET goat was killed on a Bayles property in a senseless animal cruelty incident under investigation by police.
The dead 10-year-old female goat was discovered with a single gunshot wound in the chest on Thursday 31 March, on the Backhouses Road property.
It is believed the goat was shot with a firearm in the 48 hours before the report was filed.
Kooweerup Sergeant Kevin Iles said police were yet to identify the shooter.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.