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Buffalo shot, nearly decapitated in Tennessee, owner says

SEYMOUR, Tenn. (WATE) — An investigation is underway after a buffalo was shot and killed in Tennessee.

Sevier County sheriff’s deputies are investigating after a Seymour resident reported that someone had shot his buffalo and tried to cut its head off.


Neighbors reported seeing someone driving a black Toyota in and out of the area and parked in the same area where the buffalo was shot. Neighbors also reported hearing a gunshot Sunday morning around 4:36 a.m.

The owner said he had last seen his buffalo in the field Friday.