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Hunter charged after pet donkey shot and killed in Anderson County

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 04:32 · Archive

A hunter in South Carolina has been charged after a stray bullet killed a pet donkey named Angelique.

A hunter in Anderson County, South Carolina has been charged after a stray bullet killed a pet donkey named Angelique on Sunday. The hunter said he fired at a deer but missed, and the stray bullet struck the donkey. Officers from the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources were called to the property to investigate the hunting incident.

Angelique lived at Hasty's Haven rescue facility, where she was part of a herd of four donkeys. According to the rescue, the donkeys had previously worked as therapy animals for special needs children and were used for community education and outreach with home school volunteers. Joann Kelly, founder of Hasty's Haven, said the donkey's death felt like a nightmare and that her team was traumatized by the incident.

As a result of the investigation, the hunter was charged with negligent use of a firearm and hunting within 300 yards of a residence. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources said the incident served as an important safety reminder. Tensions between neighbours escalated on the farm the following day, prompting a response from the Anderson County Sheriff's Office to a disturbance call.

Hunter charged after pet donkey shot and killed in Anderson County
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In this story: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources · Hasty's Haven · Anderson County · Joann Kelly · Angelique

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