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Poachers caught with loaded guns and headless deer in California forest
Wildlife authorities in California have reported catching poachers carrying loaded firearms and a headless deer in a forested area. The case is drawing attention because of the disturbing state of the animal and questions over how widespread illegal hunting is in the region. Authorities are expected to pursue charges under state wildlife protection laws.
Why now: The gruesome detail of a headless deer and armed poachers makes the story striking and widely shared.
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- Poachers caught with loaded guns and headless deer in California forest · The Independent
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