Iowa man cited for not disposing of dead goats
Published On: Mar 22 2012 09:12:06 AM CDT
Updated On: Mar 22 2012 09:12:38 AM CDT
OELWEIN, Iowa (AP) -- A northeast Iowa man has been charged for not disposing of dead goats found on his farm near Oelwein.
The Fayette County sheriff's office filed charges on Wednesday against 33-year-old Tracy Rupright.
He faces five simple misdemeanor counts of duty to dispose of dead bodies after a complaint about dead animals and a horrible smell. An investigation showed there were several dead goats and they had been there for some time.
Under Iowa law, a carcass has to be disposed of within 24 hours.
Officials say no animal neglect is suspected because it appears the goats died of natural causes.
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