Deer Carcass in Pineville Restaurant Sparks Investigation

0:00Police in Pineville, Louisiana, launched an investigation into a local restaurant called China Queen after a viral video surfaced showing someone. Skinning a deer out back. Offices showed up on April 21st and found the deer carcass, believed to be roadkill picked up from the roadside, stashed in the restaurants. Freezer right next to food meant for customers. The whole thing kicked off from a social media post that got a ton of attention, leading folks to call in tips. Cops checked out the spot on the 2900 block of Cottingham Expressway and confirmed the deer was stored improperly with regular menu. Items. People were understandably grossed out, sparking outrage online and calls for accountability. The restaurant quickly put up a note admitting the mistake, stressing the deer was never meant for plates and they scrub everything clean while updating their storage rules. Now state agencies have stepped in to take the lead with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries handling the animal side and the

1:01Department of Health overseeing food safety, they're digging deeper into the details. Authorities are grateful for the public's heads and urging anyone spotting shady stuff to reported, keeping our food supply safe, one tip at A. Time. That's your Tampa Bay News Today update, AI powered and always on.