Goanna shot in back with crossbow in Qld

Authorities are hunting for the person who shot a goanna with a crossbow in southeast Queensland.

An injured goanna. — The RSPCA is asking for the public to help track down the person who shot a goanna with a crossbow. (AAP)

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Published 15 January 2019 12:00pm

Source: AAP

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A goanna is recovering in a Queensland wildlife hospital after being shot with a crossbow.

The goanna was caught by RSPCA rescuers on Monday after first being spotted on the weekend at Mt Glorious, northwest of Brisbane, with an arrow protruding from its back.

Authorities are asking anyone who might have witnessed the incident to come forward.

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