'Police Say 'Survivor' Winner Shot Puppy With Arrow

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Wife Called Police To Report Shooting



UPDATED: 10:06 am EDT July 6, 2006


ATLANTA -- The man who won "Survivor: Thailand" four years ago is charged with battery and cruelty to animals.

Officials said Brian Heidik shot a puppy with an arrow.

A Georgia county judge has released Heidik on bond.

Atlanta TV station WSB-TV reported that Heidik told the judge he thought the dog was a coyote that has been harassing his pets.

But a prosecutor said Heidik's wife called authorities at 3 a.m. to say he'd shot a puppy "and planned to shoot another one."

Officials said Heidik fled in his car when sheriff's deputies arrived. He was quickly captured.

The prosecutor said evidence at the home also supports a charge of battery for family violence.

Heidik is a former North Carolina State football player, used-car salesman and part-time actor.