Mitchell Man Faces Animal Cruelty Charges Over Squirrel Video
A man in Mitchell, South Dakota, faces animal cruelty charges after allegedly posting a video online showing him drowning a squirrel.
Sioux Falls, SD, October 14, 2026 —
A man in Mitchell, South Dakota, faces animal cruelty charges after allegedly posting online a video showing him drowning a squirrel. The allegation concerns the conduct depicted in the video and its reported online posting. The man’s name and the specific charges were not provided in the available account.
The account does not say when the video was posted or when the alleged incident took place. It also does not identify the agency investigating the case, describe any court proceedings, or state whether the man has entered a plea or responded to the allegation. No details were provided about the squirrel or where the alleged drowning occurred.
The reported charge status is limited to the statement that the man faces animal cruelty charges. The available information does not specify the number or level of charges, any potential penalties, or whether authorities have announced further steps. It also does not provide a statement from the man, a lawyer, investigators or prosecutors.
The allegation remains an allegation; the account does not report a court finding or other outcome. Further details about the case, including its timing and procedural status, were not included in the information provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Michael Doorn on www.keloland.com, see more information here.
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