Four bald eagles among dead animals in northern Ark., $5k reward for suspect information

YELLVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) reported multiple dead animals shot and killed in Marion County. USFWS is offering up to $5,000 to anyone with information that could lead to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible.

On February 13, the eagles were discovered near Marion County Road 3021, according to a press release. Red-tailed hawks, a domestic dog and white-tailed deer were also found shot and killed in the immediate area.

Investigations from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and USFWS found that the eagles were killed between mid-January to mid-February near Pyatt.