More than 50 dead greyhounds have been found dumped in Queensland bushland, with a taskforce set up to probe live-baiting in the state now investigating the grim find.
At least 55 carcasses were found in the Coonarr area, near Bundaberg, on Tuesday.
A joint RSPCA and Queensland Police taskforce is now investigating.
Police said it was unclear how long the dogs' bodies had been there, but confirmed they were found in various states of decomposition.
There were no greyhound training facilities or other connections to the racing industry in the area, a police spokesperson said.
They're appealing for anyone with further information to come forward and are expected to address the media on Thursday.
The taskforce was established to investigate the use of live baiting using possums, rabbits and piglets to train competitive greyhounds.
It came after an ABC Four Corners expose from earlier this year sparked widespread outrage after showing racing dogs chasing and mauling live animals.
So far, five people have been charged with a total of 23 offences in the state.
An independent review headed up by barrister Alan MacSporran SC is also being conducted into the practice.
It's expected to be completed in about three months' time.
This review aims to find out how widespread the use of live baiting is in Queensland, and how it could go undetected for so long.
