Information reaching Kossyderrickent has it that The Feds are offering a $20K reward for information on dead dolphin with multiple bullet holes was found in Louisiana.
The animal was discovered March 13 on West Mae’s Beach in Cameron Parish – about four hours west of New Orleans – and had “injuries consistent with being shot with a firearm,” NOAA’s Office of Law Enforcement said in a news release Tuesday.
Officials say they are seeking information that can lead to identification of a suspect, an arrest, or prosecution.
Harassing, harming, killing, or feeding wild dolphins is prohibited under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, according to NOAA. Violators can be prosecuted civilly or criminally and can face up to $100,000 in fines and up to one year in jail per violation.
Correction: This story was originally published with a photo provided by NOAA that misidentified the dolphin. That image has been replaced.
Harassing, harming, killing, or feeding wild dolphins is prohibited under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, according to NOAA. Violators can be prosecuted civilly or criminally and can face up to $100,000 in fines and up to one year in jail per violation.