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Gruesome maiming of a cow in Chouteau County

Chouteau County Sheriff's Office investigating the gruesome killing of a cow
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GREAT FALLS — The Chouteau County Sheriff's Office is investigating the gruesome killing of a cow.

The agency said in a news release on Monday, April 7, 2025, that a cow was found that had been shot dead, and then the face area was skinned and the tongue was removed.

It happened in the Big Sandy area.

The Sheriff's Office noted: "In order not to compromise the investigation specifics will not be released, however we have evidence that this was done by a person or persons."

Click here to see the photos released by the agency.

The Sheriff's Office said it is aware of two other incidents of this occurring outside Chouteau County.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Sheriff's Office at 406-622-5451.

We will update you if we get more information.