HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (WJAC) — Police in Hollidaysburg are looking into a case of animal abuse after a video went viral on social media.
In the video, you can see a young individual picking up a turtle, tossing it, and at one point kicking the turtle and stomping on it multiple times.
Hollidaysburg Borough police said Sunday they're aware of the video and are investigating.
They called it a senseless act and the people responsible will be charged pending the outcome of the investigation.
“We are aware of the mixed emotions caused by this incident and are asking that you please refrain from contacting any of the involved individuals or members of their family,” police said in a Facebook post.
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