Airdrie Rural RCMP are investigating the dumping of two cows who were slaughtered, skinned, and had their meat taken earlier this week.
The dump site for the cows was directly behind the cemetery in the hamlet of Swalwell, in Kneehill County. The animals' remains were discovered on April 4.
"It is believed they were dumped sometime between March 31 and April 4," a press release from Airdrie RCMP stated.
According to RCMP, the cows were valued at approximately $5,000. It is unknown who owns the cows.
If you have any information on this incident, please contact the Airdrie RCMP at 403-945-7200. If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.