Dozens of dead cows found at Bay View farm

Part of the Pederson property as seen from Bay View-Edison Road.

MOUNT VERNON — The Bay View farm found this week littered with dead cows has a history of allowing the animals to die and failing to dispose of them properly.

Skagit County officials and neighbors of the farm said it appears animal neglect has gone on at the property for years.


— Reporter Kimberly Cauvel: 360-416-2199, kcauvel@skagitpublishing.com, Twitter: @Kimberly_SVH, Facebook.com/bykimberlycauvel — Reporter Kera Wanielista contributed to this report.

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