Two men charged with cattle theft

MARATHON, Ont. -- Ontario Provincial Police have arrested two men after hearing gunshots near the scene of an overturned cattle truck just west of the Pic River Bridge.

Police say an eastbound tractor trailer failed to negotiate a corner on the highway Saturday and left the roadway, tipping into the south ditch.

As a result, some of the cattle escaped the trailer and had to be gathered up to be loaded into a second tractor  trailer.

On Sunday, police arrested and charged two 43-year-old men with theft and careless use of a firearm.

Both were released at the scene and given an appearance notice with a Dec. 5 court date to answer to the charge.

The clean up continues at the scene and the highway may be closed temporarily for short periods of time but should remain open to one lane.

Motorists are asked to use caution and expect some delays while travelling in this area.

Police also reminded the public that the cattle are the property of the insurance company and any removal of the animals is prohibited and considered theft until the scene is released.