A plover has been rescued after being found with a blow dart through its neck, in a horrific act of animal cruelty in Logan.
The masked lapwing was found at Hogan Street in Chambers Flat on Thursday 2 February and reported to the RSPCA Queensland.
The RSPCA is now calling for information from the public for anyone that may have any information.
The harmless bird miraculously survived the ordeal and underwent surgery at the RSPCA’s Wildlife Hospital in Brisbane.
The plover has been released back into the wild today.
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In recent years, a person who shot a plover with an arrow was prosecuted.
RSPCA Inspector Wayne Hodder says the RSPCA and the wider community do not tolerate cruelty towards animals.
“We continue to receive reports of the alleged shooting of roos, birds and reptiles with arrows, guns, darts etc. In this instance, it was a Plover,” Mr Hodder says.
“Any assistance from the public in locating those involved in these actions would be much appreciated.”
Investigations have not yet determined who may have deliberately shot the bird.
Anyone with information about how this masked lapwing came to have a blow dart lodged in its throat or may have seen someone in the area using blow darts is urged to contact the RSPCA on 1300 ANIMAL (1300 264 625).
