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Hee-Haw was a baby donkey and a beloved member of the family at Elsberry Farm in Georgia, whose life was cut abruptly short by trespassing officers with Cedartown, Georgia PD.
Authorities had descended onto the property unannounced and unauthorized while searching for a missing girl. As officers began walking through the pasture, Hee-Haw began braying in alarm.
This would prove fatal for little Hee-Haw.
Although the armed authorities outnumbered the baby donkey 2-to-1, had a significant weight and height advantage, they apparently were stricken by terror and felt the baby presented "imminent danger".
At first, a taser was deployed. However, the braying continued while the baby continued approaching.
This left these allegedly terrified officers with no recourse. One officer opened fire on Hee-Haw.
Having neutralized the threat by firing his service weapon, in the dark, and ending Hee-Haw's life, the officers were able to continue searching for the missing little girl. Soon they were able to confirm that she was not in the pasture, and departed the area leaving the deceased baby donkey behind.
In the aftermath of this heartbreaking incident, Hee-Haw's owners are demanding answers.
Hee-haw's owner Hannah Isreal noted in statements, Hee-Haw was raised in the house and was even bottle fed. "He was k*lled for doing what donkeys do, alerting to a stranger." She also noted that Hee-Haw was their family member and also beloved by all the children and adults who met him at petting zoos that he frequently participated in.
Hannah added that the tiny donkey "never knew a stranger". This fact left many thinking that had the officers attempted any type of communication or friendly gesture toward the baby, Hee-Haw would have shown affection, or worst case scenario-kept harmlessly braying and following them. Either way, their unsuccessful search could have continued without k*lling a young pet.
The officer responsible has been placed on paid administrative leave while his actions are under investigation.
The missing little girl that had brought the officers onto the property, and led to the tragic event, was found safe at a nearby church by completely different officers.
The church was near the pasture, leaving many thankful that the small child had not been struck by any rounds while the frightened officer took the life of a baby donkey.
We are sorry for the family's loss. It's clear they cared for Hee-Haw like a family member.
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