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Peoria police investigating after 7 dogs found stranded on boat in Illinois River

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Peoria police say they're investigating after several young dogs were found abandoned on an anchored boat.

Seven emaciated dogs were found in kennels on the 32-foot cabin cruiser docked in the channel near the RiverPlex. One was dead.

The dogs were taken to Peoria County Animal Protective Services. No people were on the boat.

Tim was the News Director at WCBU Peoria Public Radio. He left the station in 2025.