Cow allegedly shot in face with arrow on South Coast

Police are investigating an alleged incident of animal cruelty involving a cow (not pictured). Photo: Sally Hopman.

CONTENT WARNING: This report contains information some may find distressing.

Police are investigating an alleged animal cruelty matter after a cow was reportedly shot in the face with an arrow on the NSW South Coast.

The incident took place at the rural locality of Turlinjah, which is between the towns of Batemans Bay and Narooma.

A South Coast Police District spokesperson said a cow was reportedly shot in the face with a bow and arrow at the locality between 3 and 6 pm on 9 February 2025.

The arrow was still stuck in the cow’s nose when officers arrived at the scene.

“This act of cruelty is not only deeply distressing but also completely unacceptable,” a police spokesperson said.

“We are urging anyone with information, no matter how small, to come forward.”

If you saw anything suspicious in the area at the time or have any details that could assist the investigation, call Moruya Police Station on 6450 3430 or Crime Stoppers NSW on 1800 333 000.