The Brief
- Community activists and Riverside County residents are demanding a task force to investigate the killing of 21 donkeys, including 13 attacked this year.
- Experts and rescuers report “surgical” wounds suggesting human cruelty, while some animal services officials suggest feral dogs could be responsible.
- A $50,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest following reports of donkeys being shot with arrows or beheaded.
RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Despite a heated community meeting of 200 residents on Monday night, Riverside County has yet to establish a formal task force to address a string of violent donkey killings.
The investigation remains centered on whether the deaths are the result of human cruelty or predatory wildlife.
What we know:…