A quiet town in Australia has found itself at the center of a deeply disturbing animal cruelty case this past week.
Authorities said a suspect has been identified but have not named the person, who is accused of the brutal killing of a koala.
The animal was allegedly tied to a vehicle and dragged down a street on Wednesday.
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The incident took place in Koroit, a small town in western Victoria, in broad daylight.
A wildlife professional was called to the scene shortly after the animal was discovered, People magazine reported.
The responder was affiliated with a group called Mosswood Wildlife, a volunteer rescue and rehabilitation center.
By the time help arrived, the damage had already been done, and the animal had sustained horrific injuries.
“There was blood and fur along the road where it got dragged,” volunteer manager Colleen Edwards told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
The koala had been
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