Troopers find big game trophy on Route 103, ask public for info

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Vermont State Police have found a shoulder mount of an African cape buffalo at a pull-off area on Route 103 in Clarendon this morning.

Troopers from the Rutland Barracks were responding to a complaint of suspicious circumstances at about 9:40 a.m. when they found the mounted head.  According to police, it appears that the buffalo trophy was left by the road overnight and they believe it may have been stolen.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Vermont State Police at 802-773-9101 or  www.vtips.info.