Protocol for Documenting Livestock Mutilation Scenes

FIELD DOCUMENTATION PROTOCOL

Fitzpatrick UAP Investigation Files

 

Follow this forensic protocol before contacting Fitzpatrick UAP Investigation Files. Proper field documentation ensures an accurate assessment and protects your safety.

 

 

SAFETY PROTOCOL: NO PHYSICAL CONTACT

 

Handle all remains as potential biohazards. Past cases suggest risks of unknown biological contamination.

 

• Avoid all direct skin contact with the carcass.

• Do not reposition or roll the remains.

• Keep all pets and children away from the perimeter.

• Refrain from self-collecting any samples (tissue, bone, or fluids).

• If contact occurred and symptoms develop, seek immediate medical care and report the exposure.

 

 

INITIAL FIELD ACTIONS

 

• Maintain Distance: Start photography from several feet away to ensure safety before approaching.

• Record Time of Discovery: Log the exact minute you found the scene, separate from the estimated time of death.

• Document Last Seen Data: Note the final time the animal was observed alive. Record weather conditions during the intervening window.

• Pin GPS Coordinates: Use a mobile device to drop a precise location pin immediately.

• Cordon the Area: Prevent livestock, scavengers, or foot traffic from disturbing evidence.

• Limit Public Disclosure: Avoid posting to social media or alerting the community until documentation is finalized.

 

 

ESSENTIAL PHOTOGRAPHY CHECKLIST

 

• Wide Context: Capture the animal alongside landmarks like fences, trees, and water sources.

• Four-Point Coverage: Photograph the remains from North, South, East, and West cardinally.

• Cardinal Orientation: Document the exact compass direction the head and tail are pointing.

• Macro Detail: Take close-ups of specific tissue or organ removals. Use a coin for scale if safe.

• Ground Survey: Scan a 30-foot radius for tracks, unusual burns, or crushed vegetation.

• Fluid Presence: Take specific photos of the ground under the carcass to verify if blood is present or absent.

• Low-Light Imaging: If you have thermal or IR equipment, document the site after dark.

• Environmental Context: Photograph the sky to record cloud cover and lighting at discovery.

• Scavenger Tracking: Monitor the site daily. Observe if local wildlife or dogs avoid the remains and log these behaviors.

 

 

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

 

• Original Files Only: Send unedited, full-resolution files directly from the camera. Do not crop or use messaging apps that strip metadata.

• Mandatory Record-Keeping: If you must burn or bury the animal for herd health, ensure all photographs and GPS pins are secured first.

 

 

LEGAL AND FINAL STEPS

 

Report to authorities to ensure an official paper trail. Once your file is ready, transmit it for a professional evaluation.

 

• Contact local law enforcement once documentation is complete.

• Submit your full report, including photos, coordinates, and notes.

 

Assessments are provided at no cost to the rancher and carry no further obligation.