Birds Found Mutilated, Drained Of Blood In Bag Floating On Lake In Hudson Valley: SPCA

Authorities in Putnam County are investigating a disturbing case of animal cruelty after two dead birds were found mutilated and drained of blood in a floating garbage bag on Lake Carmel.

The bag was found floating in Lake Carmel near the intersection of Route 52 and Route 311.
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Ben Crnic

04/14/2025 1:00 p.m.

According to the Putnam County SPCA, the gruesome discovery was reported by Town of Kent Police around 8:14 p.m. on Friday, April 4, near the intersection of Route 52 and Route 311. Officers responding to the area found a large black trash bag floating in the lake.

Inside the bag, investigators found the bodies of a rooster and a pigeon, both deceased. Also discovered were two objects wrapped in yarn with multiple pins stuck in them, along with other unspecified items that raised concern.

The bird carcasses were transported to a veterinarian for examination. Officials say both animals had been mutilated and were found to have been drained of blood.

The Putnam County SPCA Law Enforcement Division is urging anyone with information to come forward. Tipsters may remain anonymous.

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