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SPCA: Woman beat duck to death near pond in Hauppauge

Audrey Zabielski is charged with animal cruelty.

News 12 Staff

Sep 17, 2024, 1:00 AM

Updated 72 days ago

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A Hauppauge woman is accused of beating a duck to death near a Suffolk County pond.
The Suffolk County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says 73-year-old Audrey Zabielski hit the duck with a stick-like object. It was found dead shortly after.
The SPCA says Zabielski attacked the duck in August behind The Greens condo complex in Hauppauge.
Zabielski is charged with animal cruelty.