The Harney County Sheriff, the Oregon State Police, and the Malheur National Forest Emigrant Creek Ranger District are investigating the discovery of five mutilated bulls in the Malheur National Forest. The Registered Hereford bulls, ages 4-5, were discovered by their owners on July 30 and 31, 2019. The bulls were killed by unknown means (no bullets or bullet holes were found) in remote locations within a few miles of each other about 20 miles north of Burns. Only one of the bulls was near a road when he was killed. All five of the bulls were mutilated in the same way: Their scrotum, testicles, penis, and tongues were removed with a sharp blade.

Colby Marshall, vice president and general manager of Silvies Valley Ranch, stated, “We want the local community to be aware this is happening. We want them to be on watch for their livestock and team members because whoever is doing this is sick.”

If you have any information, please contact the Harney County Sheriff Office at (541) 573-6156 or the Oregon State Police at 541-573-6132 (Case No. SP19274446). A reward of $25,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrator(s).