Officials investigating after 2 swans killed by projectile in Westford

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Killing swans is illegal under state law.

Authorities are investigating after a “projectile” was used to kill two swans near Nabnasset Lake in Westford.

Westford police were alerted Tuesday to the discovery of two dead swans in the woods between Lakeside Terrace and Newport Drive on Lake Nabnasset, the department said in a news release Thursday.

Swans are protected under state law and there is no official hunting season for them.

The Westford Police Department, Massachusetts Environmental Police and Westford Animal Control are investigating the deaths and seeking information from the public.

Authorities are asking people who saw or heard anything suspicious in the area Monday evening or early Tuesday morning to call the Westford Police Department at 978-399-2345. Residents of Newport Drive, Endmoor Road, Lakeside Terrace, Pondview Circle, Birchwood Drive or Grassy Lane are asked to check home surveillance footage for suspicious activity during this time.

Those wishing to remain anonymous can submit a tip to 978-399-2072. Tips to the Massachusetts Environmental Police can be submitted by calling 800-631-8075.