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UPDATE Two jailed after second mink release as investigation continues

SUNBURY — Vandals struck a Sunbury mink farm for the second time in a little more than a year late Friday, releasing 500 to 900 mink. Unlike the previous incident, two people have been charged, according to Northumberland County District Attorney Mike O’Donnell.

Two arrested after allegedly releasing hundreds of mink

ROCKEFELLER TWP., NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials state hundreds of Mink were released from a Mink Farm in Northumberland County.

According to the Pennsylvania State Police on October 19 around 12:53 a.m. PSP Stonington responded to the Mink Farm on State Route 89 for a report of two individuals caught on camera releasing mink, which resulted in 200 released mink.

A press release was sent out by the Fur Commission USA stating that 700 mink were released and most of the mink are now being recovered.

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