(Newton, IL) — Investigators in eastern Illinois are looking for answers about five pelicans shot and killed in Jasper County. The Illinois Conservation Police say they found the birds earlier this month. American white pelicans are a federally protected bird, and cannot be legally hunted. DNR investigators say they have no idea why someone would shoot the birds. They’re asking for tips in the case, you can call the Target Illinois Poachers line at 1-877-236-7529.
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Benjamin Yount/acb IL)
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