Goose shot in head with arrow has successful surgery, Boulder police searching for suspect
Courtesy of Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
A goose that was shot in the head with an arrow in Boulder nearly two weeks ago had successful surgery on Thursday, police said.
Goose shot in head by arrow in Boulder rescued, expected to recover
Although officials from the Boulder Police Department haven’t named their newest feathery friend yet, Thursday was an exciting day as the goose was up and about and even eating following surgery, said Dionne Waugh, the public information officer for BPD.
How about a HAPPY update for Goose? He’s recuperating well at @Greenwood_CO today after undergoing surgery yesterday to remove the arrow. He’s even eating a little bit of food & is expected to make a full recovery #boulder #ThursdayMotivation https://t.co/FmC4FbrAlX pic.twitter.com/iR32A8v71f
— Boulder Police Dept. (@boulderpolice) March 18, 2021
The goose had an arrow engulfed in his head since at least March 5 and is recovering at the Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Longmont. He is expected to make a full recovery.
However, police are still seeking the public’s help to find who hurt the goose.
Officials from the department’s animal protection unit received a call on March 5 from a resident who said there was a goose running around with an arrow in its head.
It saddens us the things some humans do to each other & to animals. So when we’re able to help, we love to do so. BPD Animal Protection safely rescued this goose yesterday, removed part of the arrow & helped transport him. Pls call 303-441-3333 if you know who did this #Boulder pic.twitter.com/6mriDvrbLC
— Boulder Police Dept. (@boulderpolice) March 17, 2021
Despite the injury, the goose was eating, running and even flying. The goose evaded officers several times before the officers finally outmatched it with a net trap on Tuesday.
Officers removed the arrow from its head and then transported the goose to Planned Pethood in Wheat Ridge.
Police are asking anyone with information regarding the incident to contact them at 303-441-3333. The person responsible for the crime is facing animal cruelty charges, Waugh said.