GREAT FALLS — The Chouteau County Sheriff's Office is investigating the killing and mutilation of a cow.
The agency said in a news release on Monday that a cow was found shot dead. The cow's face area had been skinned and the tongue removed.
The carcass was found in the Big Sandy area.

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"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," the sheriff's office stated.
Click here to see the photos released by the agency.
The sheriff's office said it is aware of two other similar incidents occurring outside Chouteau County.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the sheriff's office at 406-622-5451.