Animal cruelty incident involving hatchet and seagull at Mount Pearl high school
The bird was taken to a local vet where it had to be euthanized.
Bird taken to local vet, euthanized; no charges as of Wednesday
Police confirm they are investigating a case of animal cruelty involving a student with "a hatchet" and a seagull at Mount Pearl Senior High.
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary said it was called on May 16 about an incident that occurred the previous day.
It's alleged a seagull was injured by a student who was said to have a hatchet.
The bird was taken to a local veterinarian where it had to be euthanized.
Police said, as of Wednesday morning, no charges had been laid but the investigation is ongoing.