Authorities Struggling to Capture Goose with Arrow in Neck

Local Editor

Orange County authorities are trying to catch a rare Egyptian goose that has an arrow through its neck.

The Orange County Register said the non-native bird was first reported to animal control officers about a week ago near the Anaheim Hills Golf Course.

Orange County Animal Care spokeswoman Katie Ingram said authorities suspect the goose was intentionally shot.

Though, officers wanted to help the injured bird. But Ingram said the arrow apparently missed vital organs, and every time officers get close, the bird flied away.

She said the goose had moved to a storm-drain marsh where it has food and water.

Ingram said it apparently recognized the uniforms of animal control officers. So an officer in plainclothes would try to capture it.

Source: News Agencies, Edited by website team