Hundreds of Dead, Injured Animals Found on Site for 2nd Time in 6 Years

Police identified the owner but declined to say Tuesday whether he or anyone else will face criminal charges

Police say officers have discovered hundreds of dead and injured animals, makeshift cabins, burning trash and illegal stoves on a 70-acre property in Massachusetts. 

Police say Westport and Dartmouth officers searched a portion of the Westport land on Tuesday and found three goats that had to be euthanized, dead sheep and several other sick or injured farm animals in "deplorable conditions." 

Authorities say the investigation started last week after a man reported that his goats had been attacked by two Rottweilers. The dogs had been found in poor condition after escaping an "unsanitary enclosure." 

Police identified the owner but declined to say Tuesday whether he or anyone else will face criminal charges. 

Police say a similar situation was found on the same property in 2010.

The Animal Rescue League of Boston has been working to help the animals found on the property. Click here to find out how you can assist in the effort.

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