This bull was allegedly shot in the face with an arrow earlier in February 2025. The arrow has been blurred in the picture. Photo: NSW Rural Crime Prevention Team Facebook.
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The bull that was allegedly shot in the face with an arrow on the NSW South Coast earlier this month is “recovering”, police said as they continue to investigate the matter.
It was reportedly shot in the face with a bow and arrow on a rural property off the Princes Highway in Turlinjah between 3 pm on 9 February and 6 pm on 10 February 2025.
The arrow was still stuck in its nose when police officers arrived at the scene.
It was originally reported that the animal was a cow, however police later clarified it was actually a young Holstein Friesian bull.
“South Coast Rural Crime Investigators and Moruya Police are currently investigating the incident and are encouraging other landholders to report any illegal hunting or unlawful trespassing they may be experiencing in the area,” a NSW Police Rural Crime Prevention Team spokesperson said.
“Police are pleased to advise the bull has had the arrow successfully removed and is recovering well.”
On Tuesday (25 February), a police spokesperson confirmed the investigation into the matter was ongoing.
Turlinjah is a locality between the towns of Batemans Bay and Narooma on the South Coast.
If you have information about this incident, you can call Rural Crime Investigators at Batemans Bay Police Station on 4472 0099, Moruya Police Station on 6450 3430 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 if you wish to remain anonymous.
Original Article published by Albert McKnight on About Regional.
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