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Iowa assistant wrestling coach suspected in illegal hunting probe
An assistant wrestling coach at the University of Iowa is under investigation for illegal hunting.
The Des Moines Register reports Wednesday that Iowa conservation officers seized hides and hunting equipment during a search of buildings at Mike Zadick's home on Nov. 10.
The newspaper says Johnson County District Court records show that Zadick is under investigation for harvesting wild animals out of season and without a license, which is against state law.
Iowa associate athletic director Fred Mims says the university is aware "that something was going on." He declined further comment.
Zadick was a three-time All-America wrestler at Iowa, and earned a spot on the 2008 Olympic team.
Mike Zadick (top) tangles with Michael Lightner in the 132-pound freestyle match during the USA Wrestling World Team Trials at the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City in May 2006. (AP)
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