MERCER COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - Two Mercer County juveniles have now been charged following a disturbing video of a calf being abused that was circulating on social media in November. We have blurred the video you are about to see, but we want to warn you that the video is disturbing.
The Mercer County Sheriff's Office confirms that two juveniles have been charged with delinquency for animal cruelty. Because both are not adults, names will not be released in the case.
Last month, Sheriff Jeff Grey stated that his office was notified about the video and started a short investigation, and identified the juveniles involved. The farmer did not know of the abuse that was happening on his property. The calf has since been fine and is showing no signs of distress.
