A Launceston business owner is offering a $5,000 reward after one of his pet deer was shot and beheaded on his property near Prospect Vale.
Simon Hrycyszyn, owner of Richardson’s Harley-Davidson, has appealed to the public after what he described as a “cruel slaughter”.
“We’re really disturbed to share that one of our tame pet deer has been illegally killed and beheaded on our property near the Bass Highway, close to our highway signs in the valley,” Hrycyszyn said.
“This wasn’t a wild animal or a trophy deer – it was a tame and gentle animal that could be hand fed that lived peacefully on our land and was no challenge to anyone.”
Hrycyszyn is urging anyone with information about the slaughter to come forward.
“We’re offering a $5,000 cash reward for any information that helps us correctly identify the person or people responsible,” he said.
“We’re absolutely devastated and would appreciate any help in getting to the bottom of this.”
Anyone with information can call Richardson’s Harley-Davidson or email [email protected].
