Cameron Parish, Louisiana – A large reward is being offered for information in a disturbing case of animal cruelty in Louisiana. In a news release, NOAA stated that a juvenile dolphin with multiple gunshot wounds was discovered on March 13 on West Mae’s Beach in Cameron Parish.

In the release, the agency stated:

The necropsy (animal autopsy) revealed multiple bullets lodged in the carcass, including in the brain, spinal cord, and heart of the dolphin. The animal appeared to have died from the trauma, which occurred at or near the time of death.

A reward of up to $20,000 is offered for information leading to the arrest of whoever is responsible. The agency outlines the information that is being sought:

We are looking for information leading to one or all of the following:

Successful identification and/or
Successful prosecution for the person(s) responsible
Arrest, conviction, or civil penalty assessment

Anyone with information about this incident should call the NOAA Enforcement Hotline at (800) 853-1964. You can leave tips anonymously, but to be eligible for the reward you must include your name and contact information.