BEAUMONT, Texas — Deputies with the Newton County Sheriff's Office are investigating the discovery of the bodies of several dogs and pigs found floating near a bridge in the county this week.
A Newton County deputy was sent to check after a caller reported the macabre scene near a small bridge along County Road 4212 about a quarter mile east of County Road 216 according to Newton County Sheriff Robert Burby.
The deputy found the bodies of at least three pigs, two dogs and another animal that could not be identified on Monday according to a news release from the sheriff.
The dogs were still in the water on Wednesday according to Orange County resident Jennifer Kralj who told 12News on Wednesday afternoon that one of the dogs was a large Great Dane and the other was a Pit Bull.
The Great Dane was white weighed at least 150 pounds and had a black collar and a blue leash but no tags according to Kralj.
The Pit Bull was a black and white mix with no tags or collar but had a black leash wrapped around its neck she told 12News.
Both dogs were male and had been neutered she said.
Kralj told 12News that she and a friend waded into the less than knee deep water on Wednesday and removed both dogs before taking them to a local veterinarian to be checked for identifying tattoos or microchips.
Neither dog had either she said.
Kralj informed the sheriff's office she had recovered the dogs and was planning to bury them.
She will be sending photos of the dogs to the deputy investigating the case.
The sheriff's office is continuing to investigate and the sheriff asks that anyone with information about who may be responsible call the sheriff's office at (409) 379-3636 or (409) 379-3637.
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From a Newton County Sheriff's Office news release...
NCSO is investigating the discovery of dead dogs and pigs found in the water on CR 4212 beneath the bridge.
On March 1, 2021, NCSO Deputy responded to a call that reported dead animals in the water.
Further investigation at the scene found at least 3 pigs, and 2 dogs.
There was another animal in the water that could not be determined from the Deputy’s location.
Anyone with information regarding the person or persons responsible should contact the NCSO at (409)379-3636 or 3637.