Crime & Safety
Eviscerated Goat Remains Discovered in Dora Kelley Nature Park
Alexandria Animal Control believes remains were dumped in West End park.
The eviscerated remains of a juvenile goat were mysteriously found Tuesday within Dora Kelley Nature Park, located in the 5700 block of Sanger Avenue in the Alexandria’s West End.
An Alexandria Animal Control officer responded to the scene and found no entrails or other signs of violence, leaving police officers to believe the goat was disemboweled elsewhere and its remains were dumped in the park.
With no evidence, the case was closed with no suspects.
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Anyone with information regarding animal cruelty or neglect within the City of Alexandria is encouraged to report it to Animal Control at 703-746-4444.
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