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On 11/7/10 from 950 to 1,000 dead and rotting pigs were discovered at a factory-farm style confinement barn in
Union Township, Fulton County,
PA. Farm
owners
Daniel and Kerron Clark, who are divorcing, apparently deserted them months ago. The animals struggled to escape the building, but all
succumbed to starvation. Several were found dead just outside the structure.
Daniel Clark was the last to leave the farm, sometime in August. Humane investigator Dennis Bumbaugh believes the pigs died �in the last
several months,� based on
decomposition levels. Rotting remains of six calves were also found. Bumbaugh says Daniel Clark will likely be charged, pending more
investigation. Realtor Rebecca A. Glesner, who
is showing the farm to
prospective buyers, is not worried that 1,000 dead hogs will hinder its salability. �I think this is very normal in a lot of farming operations,
that you're going to have dead animals.�
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Pigs were found in various states of decay after farm
owners abandoned them.
Humane Officer Dennis Bumbaugh said the incident may be the largest in Pennsylvania's
history. �I was horrified when I opened the door� (Public Opinion/Markell DeLoatch)
The 218-acre farm was listed for sale at $1.2 million by Realtor Rebecca A. Glesner. PHOTOS:
Nearly 1,000 dead pigs
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Dear District Attorney Travis L. Kendall:
An investigation is underway to determine if animal abuse occurred on saleable property in Fulton County, PA. Apparently 950 to 1,000 dead pigs
were discovered inside a confinement barn on November 7, 2010. It appears the animals were left to fend for themselves, with no food, water or
care. The remains of about six calves were also found on the premises.
Death by starvation is agonizing as organs systems slowly shut down. Humane officer Dennis Bumbaugh says the pigs �fought� to
break out, with some found dead just outside the barn. Reports from the media and authorities show that Daniel Clark deserted the property in
August, in conjunction with a restraining order filed by his wife. Kerron Clark hadn't been there since 2008, even though she recently acquired
ownership of the facility.
I urge the Fulton County District Attorney to file criminal charges against Daniel and Kerron Clark and to prosecute them to the maximum extent
possible. While state cruelty statutes exempt �normal agricultural operations� from penalty for �wanton or cruel ill
treatment...neglect...or deprivation of necessary sustenance, drink� [18 Pa.C.S. S 5511] � the death of nearly 1,000 domestic
animals does not qualify as �normal.�
I hope prosecutors take a no-tolerance stance on all forms of animal abuse. Anything less gives the next abuser a green light to torture animals.
Thank you,
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