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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Sangamon County Animal Control is asking the public for information regarding a dog dead found in a cage off Interstate 55 in Springfield.

According to animal control, a dilute tri-color Cane Corso mix was found deceased inside of a black wire cage covered in plastic and attached with red tape near S 6th St Frontage Rd E & 11th St.

The dog seemed to be around 7-10 years of age. He was wearing a collar, but was not micro-chipped.

Any information that we receive will be helpful in locating the owner of this animal.

If anyone in the area has any information, they can call animal control at 217-535-3065.

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