Trempealeau County mink release, vandals free 3,000

By FOX6 News Digital Team

Updated August 16, 2023 3:02pm CDT

Thousands of mink were released in Trempealeau County after someone cut a hole in the fence.

TOWN OF LINCOLN, Wis. - Thousands of mink were released in Trempealeau County after someone cut a hole in the fence.

The Trempealeau County Sheriff's Office said it happened sometime between 11 p.m. Aug. 11 and about 4 a.m. Aug. 12 in the Town of Lincoln.

Officials said approximately 3,000 mink were released, and said there have been similar incidents in the past in the area.

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Sheriff's officials warned other farmers to be on the lookout for suspicious activity.

Anyone with information was asked to please contact the sheriff's office at 715-538-4351.