Authorities in southern Colorado are searching for the person who shot a red tail hawk with an arrow.
The bird was found Wednesday by Fremont County sheriff’s deputies who were waved down by citizens near the Cañon City Parks and Recreation Archery Ranger.
State wildlife officials and the deputies took the hawk to the veterinarian where it was determined the arrow had only penetrated the hawk’s left wing.
“The arrow was removed and it was discovered that the hawk’s left wing was broken,” the county sheriff’s office said in a statement.
The hawk was taken to the Nature and Raptor Center of Pueblo where it is expected to make a full recovery.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is asking for anyone with information on the shooting to call Officer Zach Holder at 719-269-0656. Tipsters can remain anonymous by calling Colorado Operation Game Thief at 1-877-265-6648.
A cash reward is available.
Jesse Paul: 303-954-1733, jpaul@denverpost.com or @JesseAPaul
