Dead snake found along Iowa County road, 'intended to be buried'
Courtesy of the Iowa County Sheriff's Office
IOWA COUNTY, Wis. - The Iowa County Sheriff’s Office found a large, dead, non-native snake along a rural roadway on Thursday, April 23, and have since learned how it got there.
The owner of the snake has since contacted the sheriff's office. The sheriff's office says that staff will be following up with him with help from the Iowa County District Attorney’s Office.
The current information indicates the snake had a medical emergency at a local veterinary clinic and died. The animal was intended to be buried; however, it was instead placed alongside the roadway.
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The backstory:
The Iowa County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help after a large, non-native snake was found dead along a rural roadway.
Authorities said the animal was discovered Thursday, April 23, along County Highway Z north of Hillside School.
Officials say the snake is not native to the area and was likely being kept in captivity before it was dumped. The way it was left along a public roadway raised concerns and alarmed passing drivers.
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The sheriff’s office is now working to identify the owner or determine how the animal ended up at that location.
Investigators thanked Arena Fire Chief Todd Pinkham and others who helped remove the snake from the scene.
What you can do:
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Iowa County Sheriff’s Office at 608-930-9500.
The Source: The Iowa County Sheriff’s Office provided information in this report.