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Dunedin

The Department of Conservation is still seeking information about little penguin deaths near Dunedin last weekend.

Doc received a call on Monday stating a group of eight kororā had been allegedly killed by a dog at the settlement of Long Beach.

Doc acting Coastal Otago operations manager Chris Hankin said it was taking the claims seriously and needed evidence to progress investigations further.

“We’re calling on anyone who has visited the site, taken photos, or been involved in the alleged burying or removal of any penguins to please contact us.

“Without evidence, we are limited in how we can progress with the investigation.…