Suspicious packages on railway tracks revealed to be cow tongues embedded with nails and pins

A search is underway by the Indian River County Sheriff's Office for the person who left two packages on the railroad tracks in Sebastian, Florida, on Sunday.



Deputies said they found two cylindrical-shaped packages that appeared to be wrapped with wire or string. According to IRCSO, the area closed the tracks and surrounding area to traffic and trains.



The bomb squad from the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office checked the packages and found that they were not dangerous. Upon opening the packages, deputies discovered cow tongues with nails and pins stuck in them.


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Deputies have since learned of at least one similar incident in another jurisdiction that link the practice to Santeria, a religion that combines Christianity with West African beliefs. Officers are now seeking more information about the person who placed these items on the tracks.