Video of dog being thrown off bridge in Wareham prompts hunt for owner

WAREHAM, Mass. — The Wareham Department of Natural Resources is sending out a warning after a video was released of a dog being thrown off a bridge.

The department says someone was pushing their dog off the bridge, and the dog can be seen landing in the water before swimming to shore.

Officials say the bridge is more than 12 feet above the water.

A person jumps in the water a few seconds after the dog was thrown.

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The search is on for the person in the video, and the department warned that the video showcased a form of animal abuse.