Flock of 18 Canada geese beaten, shot in NJ town
MOUNT LAUREL, N.J.
Moorestown resident Chris Cramer says it appeared many of the
geese were chased from the retention pond into an adjoining parking
lot, where they were slaughtered.
Cramer took three injured birds to a wildlife refuge over the
weekend.
Mount Laurel Mayor Jim Keenan says the attack was "disgusting"
and "a horrendous act against the animals."
Police Chief Dennis Cribben Jr. says anyone charged with killing
the geese faces a third-degree cruelty to animals charge. A
conviction includes fines up to $15,000 and five years
imprisonment.
