GlobalNews411

Comprehensive reporting, aggregated for speed.

allentown

Georgia town demands answers after donkey shot during missing-child search

A Polk County officer shot and killed a 1-year-old donkey named HeeHaw during an overnight search for a missing 12-year-old girl; an independent investigation has been launched.

Published Sep 5, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

A Georgia community is awaiting answers after a police officer fatally shot a young donkey while helping search for a missing 12-year-old girl, an incident that has prompted an independent investigation and generated widespread public attention. The donkey, a 1-year-old named HeeHaw, was killed during an overnight search operation at Elsberry Riding and Farm in Polk County, CBS News said.